Nomen

die Tradition

tradition, custom

Das ist eine alte Tradition in unserer Familie.

This is an old tradition in our family.

Wir pflegen diese Tradition jedes Jahr.

We maintain this tradition every year.

eine Tradition ((pflegen/bewahren)) to (maintain/preserve) a tradition We maintain this tradition every year.

Synonyms: Brauch (custom), Sitte (custom, habit)

From Latin 'traditio' meaning 'a handing over'. It refers to something 'handed down' from generation to generation.

This is an international word, almost identical to the English 'tradition', making it easy to remember.

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