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tradition

tradition

Meaning of tradition

repeated cultural practice

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British English/ə trəˈdɪʃən/
American English/trəˈdɪʃən/
Russian transcription[trɐˈdʲit͡sə]
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tradition with Russian translation

tradition usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В городе есть давняя традиция изготовления сделанных вручную плетёных корзин.

The town has a long tradition of making hand-woven baskets.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Студенты сохраняют традицию звонить в колокол в день выпускного.

Students follow the tradition of ringing the bell on graduation day.

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tradition belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

traditionтрадиция
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

tradition synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between tradition / custom / practice / ritual / heritage / convention

🇬🇧English
tradition

a long-established cultural or social practice passed down through generations

A1Very Often

It is a tradition in our family to celebrate together on New Year's Eve.

В нашей семье есть традиция отмечать Новый год вместе.

🇬🇧English

a common practice or habit within a particular society or group

A1Very Often

It is the custom to shake hands when you meet someone.

Принято пожимать руку при встрече.

🇬🇧English

a regularly performed activity or established way of doing something

A2Very Often

It is common practice to greet visitors at the door.

Обычная практика — встречать посетителей у двери.

🇬🇧English

a set, often formalized actions performed on specific occasions (often religious or symbolic)

A2Often

The morning coffee routine has become a kind of ritual for him.

Утренняя чашка кофе стала для него своего рода ритуалом.

🇬🇧English

the cultural, historical, or physical legacy passed down from previous generations

B1Often

The city's architecture is an important part of its heritage.

Архитектура города — важная часть его наследия.

🇬🇧English

an accepted social rule or practice, often understood as a norm or agreement

B1Often

By convention, the oldest member speaks first.

По традиции/условности сначала выступает старейший член.

🇬🇧English

a formal event with set procedures, often marking an important occasion

A2Often

The opening ceremony will start at noon.

Церемония открытия начнётся в полдень.

🇬🇧English

the traditional beliefs, stories, and customs of a community, often passed down orally

B1Often

The book collects regional folklore and legends.

Книга собирает местный фольклор и легенды.

🇬🇧English

a formal religious or solemn ceremony, often with symbolic acts

B2Rarely

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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