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Brauchtum

customs

noun BROWKH-toom Rare
Arts & Culture Traditions

Also means

folk tradition

Usage Note

Brauchtum is the body of folk customs and traditions of a region, a collective noun used mostly in the singular. It is broader and more cultural-heritage-flavored than a single Brauch (custom). Neuter gender.

Examples

"Im Allgäu wird altes Brauchtum gepflegt."

Natural Translation

In the Allgäu old customs are kept alive.

Literal Translation

In-the Allgaeu is old custom-heritage cultivated.

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