Brauchtumsgruppe

folk customs group

noun BRAWKH-tooms-groo-pe Rare

Usage Note

Brauchtumsgruppe is an organised group dedicated to performing or demonstrating traditional folk customs — dances, songs, or rituals. Often affiliated with a Heimatverein or Trachtenverein.

Examples

"Die Brauchtumsgruppe führte beim Stadtfest einen alten Reigentanz vor."

Natural Translation

The folk customs group performed an old round dance at the city festival.

Literal Translation

The customs-group led at the city-festival an old round-dance before.

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