die Kehrwoche

the rota for cleaning the shared parts of a building (Swabia)

Origin

A Swabian institution: tenants take turns cleaning the stairwell and pavement, often with a sign on the door. The first culture shock for newcomers.

Building blocks

Words in this expression

Examples

  • Diese haben wir Kehrwoche.

    It's our turn on the cleaning rota this week.