die Sitte
Translation
customs, traditions, manners, morals
Examples
Andere Länder, andere Sitten.
Other countries, other customs.
Gute Sitten sind wichtig.
Good manners are important.
Er verstieß gegen die guten Sitten.
He violated the good morals.
Grammar Patterns
Sitten und Gebräuche customs and traditions Every country has its customs and traditions.
gegen die guten Sitten verstoßen to violate good manners His behaviour violates good manners.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Brauch, Gewohnheit, Tradition; Antonyms: Unsitte
Etymology
From Middle High German 'site' (custom, habit). Related to 'sitzen' (to sit), implying something that is 'settled' or established.
Memory Tips
Imagine how people 'sit' and behave in a society; these are their 'Sitten' (customs/manners).