Tradition - translation, pronunciation and examples
tradition
repeated cultural practice
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When to use tradition
семейная традиция
старая традиция
местная традиция
культурная традиция
праздничная традиция
tradition usage examples
В городе есть давняя традиция изготовления сделанных вручную плетёных корзин.
The town has a long tradition of making hand-woven baskets.
Студенты сохраняют традицию звонить в колокол в день выпускного.
Students follow the tradition of ringing the bell on graduation day.
Similar words
a long-established cultural or social practice passed down through generations
a common practice or habit within a particular society or group
a regularly performed activity or established way of doing something
a set, often formalized actions performed on specific occasions (often religious or symbolic)
the cultural, historical, or physical legacy passed down from previous generations
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tradition synonyms
What's the difference between tradition / custom / practice / ritual / heritage / convention
a long-established cultural or social practice passed down through generations
It is a tradition in our family to celebrate together on New Year's Eve.
В нашей семье есть традиция отмечать Новый год вместе.
It is the custom to shake hands when you meet someone.
Принято пожимать руку при встрече.
It is common practice to greet visitors at the door.
Обычная практика — встречать посетителей у двери.
a set, often formalized actions performed on specific occasions (often religious or symbolic)
The morning coffee routine has become a kind of ritual for him.
Утренняя чашка кофе стала для него своего рода ритуалом.
the cultural, historical, or physical legacy passed down from previous generations
The city's architecture is an important part of its heritage.
Архитектура города — важная часть его наследия.
an accepted social rule or practice, often understood as a norm or agreement
By convention, the oldest member speaks first.
По традиции/условности сначала выступает старейший член.
The opening ceremony will start at noon.
Церемония открытия начнётся в полдень.
the traditional beliefs, stories, and customs of a community, often passed down orally
The book collects regional folklore and legends.
Книга собирает местный фольклор и легенды.
The baptism is an important rite in the church.
Крещение — важный обряд в церкви.
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How to pronounce tradition and what this word means
tradition translation: традиция. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tradition
/ə trəˈdɪʃən/
tradition translation
традиция
tradition examples
The town has a long tradition of making hand-woven baskets.
tradition transcription
/ə trəˈdɪʃən/, /trəˈdɪʃən/
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tradition meaning: what does it mean?
repeated cultural practice
tradition pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tradition is pronounced as /ə trəˈdɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tradition definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The town has a long tradition of making hand-woven baskets. Translation: В городе есть давняя традиция изготовления сделанных вручную плетёных корзин.
Is tradition part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, tradition (традиция) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tradition part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, tradition (традиция) 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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