NOUN
Tradition/tʁadiˈt͡si̯oːn/tradition; custom
Tradition is a German noun that means tradition or custom. It is pronounced /tʁadiˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Traditionen".
Definitions
1.a belief, custom, or way of doing something that exists for a long time within a society, group, or family(culture)
a.long-established cultural practice that is handed down
In vielen Ländern spielen Traditionen eine wichtige Rolle im Alltag.—In many countries, traditions play an important role in everyday life.
b.a specific custom or habit observed regularly
Zu Weihnachten trifft sich die Familie nach alter Tradition.—At Christmas, the family comes together according to old tradition.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Tradition | die Traditionen |
| Genitive | der Tradition | der Traditionen |
| Dative | der Tradition | den Traditionen |
| Accusative | die Tradition | die Traditionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tradition" mean in English?
- "Tradition" means tradition or custom. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tradition"?
- "Tradition" is pronounced /tʁadiˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tradition" der, die, or das?
- "Tradition" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Tradition"?
- The plural of "Tradition" is "Traditionen".
- What part of speech is "Tradition"?
- "Tradition" is a noun in German.
