Custom - translation, pronunciation and examples
custom
social practice
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When to use custom
В этой деревне существует обычай оставлять обувь на улице во время праздников.
Ношение яркой одежды — обычай на празднике урожая.
custom usage examples
В этой деревне существует обычай оставлять обувь на улице во время праздников.
In this village, it is a custom to leave shoes outside during festivals.
Ношение яркой одежды — обычай на празднике урожая.
Wearing bright clothes is a custom at the harvest fair.
Similar words
an established social practice or habitual way of behaving within a group
a customary or habitual action or the habitual application of a method; broader and more general than 'custom'
a long-established practice or belief passed down through generations
an accepted practice or agreement, often formal or institutional
a social standard or expected behaviour, often presented as a rule
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custom belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between custom / practice / tradition / convention / norm / ritual
an established social practice or habitual way of behaving within a group
It is a local custom to greet visitors with tea.
Местный обычай — встречать гостей чаем.
a customary or habitual action or the habitual application of a method; broader and more general than 'custom'
It's common practice to remove your shoes before entering the house.
Обычная практика — снимать обувь перед входом в дом.
One family tradition is to gather every Sunday for lunch.
Одна семейная традиция — собираться каждое воскресенье за обедом.
By convention, the chairperson speaks first at the meeting.
По конвенции председатель выступает первым на собрании.
a social standard or expected behaviour, often presented as a rule
Breaking social norms can attract criticism.
Нарушение социальных норм может вызвать критику.
The morning ritual of the monks included chanting and meditation.
Утренний ритуал монахов включал пение мантр и медитацию.
Baptism is an important rite in many churches.
Крещение — важный обряд во многих церквях.
the customary way something is used; often used for language or technical practices rather than broad social customs
The usage of this word has evolved over the last century.
Употребление этого слова изменилось за прошедшее столетие.
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How to pronounce custom and what this word means
custom translation: обычай. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce custom
/ə ˈkʌstəm/
custom translation
обычай
custom examples
In this village, it is a custom to leave shoes outside during festivals.
custom transcription
/ə ˈkʌstəm/, /ˈkʌstəm/
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Questions about this word
custom meaning: what does it mean?
social practice
custom pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
custom is pronounced as /ə ˈkʌstəm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
custom definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
In this village, it is a custom to leave shoes outside during festivals. Translation: В этой деревне существует обычай оставлять обувь на улице во время праздников.
Is custom part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, custom (обычай) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is custom part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, custom (обычай) 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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