Kehrwoche
weekly cleaning rota (for communal areas)
noun KEHR-vo-khe Rare
Usage Note
Kehrwoche is a southern German tradition (especially Baden-Württemberg) where tenants take turns cleaning the communal stairwell and entrance; it is a cultural institution and taken very seriously — failing to do one's Kehrwoche can cause serious neighbour disputes.
Examples
"Diese Woche bin ich mit der Kehrwoche dran."
Natural Translation
This week it is my turn for the cleaning rota.
Literal Translation
This week am I with the cleaning-rota next.
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