tradition
die Tradition, die Traditionen
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tradition
An action, belief, or custom that is passed down and maintained over a long time from one generation to the next.
Das Schmücken des Weihnachtsbaums ist in vielen Familien eine feste Tradition.
Decorating the Christmas tree is a fixed tradition in many families.
according to tradition
Expresses that something is done in the way that has been customary for a long time.
Der Tradition nach bringt der Storch die Babys.
According to tradition, the stork brings the babies.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Traditionen |
| genitive | der Tradition |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Tradition | die Traditionen |
| accusative | die Tradition | die Traditionen |
| dative | der Tradition | den Traditionen |
| genitive | der Tradition | der Traditionen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Tradition' is an international word that you know from many languages, such as English ('tradition'). The meaning is identical, which makes it easier to learn.
Dieses Fest hat in unserem Dorf eine sehr lange Tradition.
This festival has a very long tradition in our village.
In connection with 'Tradition', certain verbs are often used, e.g., 'eine Tradition pflegen' (to maintain a tradition), 'fortführen' (to continue), 'bewahren' (to preserve), or 'mit einer Tradition brechen' (to break with a tradition).
Wir wollen die Traditionen unserer Großeltern bewahren.
We want to preserve the traditions of our grandparents.
Die junge Generation will mit manchen alten Traditionen brechen.
The younger generation wants to break with some old traditions.
The expression 'der Tradition nach' (according to tradition) usually stands at the beginning of the sentence in position 1. The conjugated verb then moves directly after it into position 2.
Der Tradition nach schmücken wir den Baum am 24. Dezember.
According to tradition, we decorate the tree on December 24.
custom
Tradition and Brauch can both refer to a customary action passed down within a community. Brauch tends to mean the specific custom observed on a particular occasion, while Tradition additionally emphasizes its transmission across generations. Use Brauch for the action itself and Tradition for its long-term preservation.
Das gemeinsame Singen an Heiligabend ist eine Tradition, die wir seit Generationen weitergeben.
Singing together on Christmas Eve is a tradition that we have passed down for generations.
Das gemeinsame Singen an Heiligabend ist in unserem Dorf ein Brauch.
Singing together on Christmas Eve is a custom in our village.
