по-хозя́йски

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1.
thriftily, prudently, wisely, with care
Он по-хозя́йски распоряжа́ется деньгами.
He handles the money thriftily.
Implies handling something as a good owner would - sparingly and with foresight.
2.
in a businesslike way, practically, rationally
К де́лу надо подходи́ть по-хозя́йски.
One should approach the matter in a businesslike way.
3.
like a master, as if one owned the place
Он по-хозя́йски огляде́лся в ко́мнате.
He looked round the room as if he owned it.
Often of gestures or behaviour showing that someone feels in charge.

Examples

Хозяин по-хозяйски проверил все счета за месяц.
The owner checked all the bills for the month carefully and methodically.
Он по-хозяйски осмотрел новый дом перед покупкой.
He inspected the new house carefully and practically before buying it.
Она по-хозяйски разложила вещи в шкафу.
She arranged the things in the wardrobe neatly and efficiently.

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