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custom

custom

Meaning of custom

English

social practice

Deutsch

gesellschaftlich anerkannte, feste Verhaltensweise in einer Gruppe

custom

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈkʌstəm/
American English
/ˈkʌstəm/

custom with German translation

custom usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This custom is very popular in our region.

In unserer Region ist dieser Brauch sehr beliebt.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The old custom is still kept today.

Der alte Brauch wird noch heute gepflegt.

custom synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between custom, tradition, practice, convention, norm, and ritual

🇬🇧English

stresses long history, passed down through generations

A2very often

ENOne family tradition is to gather every Sunday for lunch.

🇬🇧English

usual way of doing things; more neutral, often professional

A2very often

ENIt's common practice to remove your shoes before entering the house.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

an accepted, often unwritten social rule; more formal

B1often

ENBy convention, the chairperson speaks first at the meeting.

N
🇬🇧English
norm

expected standard of behaviour; more abstract

B1often

ENBreaking social norms can attract criticism.

🇬🇧English

a ceremonial set of actions, often religious

B1often

ENThe morning ritual of the monks included chanting and meditation.

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What does custom mean?

social practice

How do you pronounce custom?

custom is pronounced [ˈkʌstəm].

How is custom used in a sentence?

In unserer Region ist dieser Brauch sehr beliebt. Translation: This custom is very popular in our region.

Is custom part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, custom can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is custom part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, custom can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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