NOUN

dieTradition/tʁadiˈt͡si̯oːn/tradition; custom; practice

Tradition is a German noun that means tradition, custom, or practice. It is pronounced /tʁadiˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Traditionen".

Definitions

1.a custom, belief, or way of doing something that exists for a long time in a group or society(culture; society)

a.a custom practiced over generations

Es ist bei uns Tradition, an Weihnachten gemeinsam zu essen.—It is our tradition to eat together at Christmas.

b.long-established way of behaving or believing

Die Tradition wird von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben.—The tradition is passed from generation to generation.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Traditiondie Traditionen
Genitiveder Traditionder Traditionen
Dativeder Traditionden Traditionen
Accusativedie Traditiondie Traditionen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Tradition" mean in English?
"Tradition" means tradition, custom, or practice. 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.

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