das Ritual
Translation
ritual, rite, custom
Examples
Die Teezeremonie ist ein altes Ritual.
The tea ceremony is an old ritual.
Er hat sein tägliches Ritual beim Aufstehen.
He has his daily ritual when getting up.
Grammar Patterns
to perform a ritual ((et4)) ein Ritual durchführen They perform a sacred ritual.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zeremonie (ceremony), Brauch (custom), Ritus (rite)
Etymology
From Latin 'ritualis' (relating to rites). It's a cognate of the English word 'ritual'.
Memory Tips
Think of a personal 'ritual' you perform daily, like your morning coffee routine.