Anny Oleksadded translation 8 years ago
translation (en-ru)
latchkey kid
самостоятельный ребенок
Example
My mother is looking for a job! And what will I do during the holidays? I will be a latchkey kid, whatever that is. And who will look after the dog? And what will I have to eat all day?
Example translation
Мама ищет работу! А куда деваться в каникулы? В общем, пора мне становиться самостоятельным ребенком. Интересно, что они под этим подразумевают? А кто будет заботиться о собаке? И что я буду есть?
The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole
Translator's comment
a child who has a key to his or her home and is often alone at home after school has finished for the day because his or her parents are out at work