A1 noun Neutral #1,720 am häufigsten

custom

/ˈkʌs.təm/

A custom is a traditional way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time. In a family context, it refers to a practice or activity that members regularly do together, often passed down through generations.

Beispiele

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It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

2

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

3

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
custom
Verb
customize
Adverb
customarily
Adjektiv
customary
Verwandt
customer
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Merkhilfe

Custom starts with 'C' like 'Culture'. It's what people in a Culture do.

Schnelles Quiz

It is a family ____ to open one gift on the night before Christmas.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: custom

Beispiele

1

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

everyday

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

2

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

formal

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

3

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

informal

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

4

The sociological study examines how various customs maintain community bonds.

academic

The sociological study examines how various customs maintain community bonds.

5

When working abroad, it is vital to respect the business customs of the host country.

business

When working abroad, it is vital to respect the business customs of the host country.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
custom
Verb
customize
Adverb
customarily
Adjektiv
customary
Verwandt
customer

Häufige Kollokationen

local custom a tradition in a specific area
family custom a tradition within a family
follow a custom to do what the tradition says
ancient custom a very old tradition
social custom a tradition in society

Häufige Phrasen

as is the custom

following the usual tradition

old custom

a long-standing tradition

customary practice

something normally done

Wird oft verwechselt mit

custom vs costume

A 'custom' is a tradition or behavior, while a 'costume' is a set of clothes worn for a party or play.

custom vs habit

A 'habit' is usually a personal routine, whereas a 'custom' is shared by a group or culture.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'custom' when describing something that a group of people (like a family or a nation) does together as part of their identity. It is more formal than 'habit'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell the word as 'costume' or use it to mean 'habit'. Remember that customs are usually social, not just individual.

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Merkhilfe

Custom starts with 'C' like 'Culture'. It's what people in a Culture do.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old French word 'costume', meaning habit, practice, or usage.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one custom, two customs Often used with the definite article: 'the custom of...' Commonly followed by 'to' + verb: 'the custom to celebrate...'
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Kultureller Kontext

Family customs vary significantly across the globe, from specific holiday meals to unique ways of greeting elders.

Schnelles Quiz

It is a family ____ to open one gift on the night before Christmas.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: custom

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sibling

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teenager

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husband

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grandmother

A1

A grandmother is the mother of a person's father or mother. She is a female ancestor who is two generations older than the person.

grandparent

A1

A grandparent is the parent of one's father or mother. It is a general term that refers to either a grandfather or a grandmother within a family structure.

grandson

A1

A grandson is the son of one's son or daughter. It is a term used to describe a male child in relation to his grandparents.

granddaughter

A1

A granddaughter is the daughter of a person's son or daughter. It describes the relationship between a female child and her grandparents.

grandchild

A1

A grandchild is the child of one's son or daughter. It represents the second generation of descendants after one's own children.

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