die Konvention
Translation
convention, agreement, custom, treaty
Examples
Es ist eine soziale Konvention, sich die Hand zu geben.
It is a social convention to shake hands.
Die Genfer Konvention schützt Kriegsgefangene.
The Geneva Convention protects prisoners of war.
Grammar Patterns
a social convention. It is a social convention to shake hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abkommen, Brauch, Sitte; Antonyms: Individualität, Originalität
Etymology
From Latin 'conventio' (a coming together, agreement), from 'con-' (together) + 'venire' (to come).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'convention' where people 'convene' (come together) to agree on rules or customs.