NOUN
Sitte/ˈzɪtə/custom; moral; tradition
Sitte is a German noun that means custom, moral, or tradition. It is pronounced /ˈzɪtə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sitten".
Definitions
1.a traditional custom or practice(society, tradition)
a.generally accepted social custom
Es ist bei uns Sitte, Gäste mit einem kleinen Geschenk zu begrüßen.—It is our custom to welcome guests with a small gift.
2.moral standard or established norms of behavior(morality, conduct)
a.accepted way of acting according to moral standards
Er hielt sich immer streng an die Sitten seiner Zeit.—He always strictly followed the morals of his time.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sitte | die Sitten |
| Genitive | der Sitte | der Sitten |
| Dative | der Sitte | den Sitten |
| Accusative | die Sitte | die Sitten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sitte" mean in English?
- "Sitte" means custom, moral, or tradition. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sitte"?
- "Sitte" is pronounced /ˈzɪtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sitte" der, die, or das?
- "Sitte" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Sitte"?
- The plural of "Sitte" is "Sitten".
- What part of speech is "Sitte"?
- "Sitte" is a noun in German.
