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Ritual

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Meaning of Ritual

formal symbolic act

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German[ʁituˈaːl]
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Ritual 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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Ritual synonyms

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What's the difference between Ritual / Zeremonie / Brauch / Usus

🇩🇪German
Ritual

A ritual act, usually with religious, traditional, or symbolic meaning; somewhat more bookish.

B2Often

Der Ritus wurde seit Generationen unverändert befolgt.

Этот обряд соблюдался без изменений на протяжении поколений.

🇩🇪German

A formal, often ceremonial act or event; it emphasizes public, festive, or official character.

B2Often

Die Zeremonie begann pünktlich um zehn Uhr.

Церемония началась ровно в десять часов.

🇩🇪German

A custom or long-established practice; less about solemnity, more about everyday tradition.

B2Very Often

Es ist bei uns Brauch, an Weihnachten gemeinsam zu essen.

У нас принято на Рождество ужинать вместе.

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🇩🇪German
Usus

Usage, custom, or established practice; a bookish term often found in legal, academic, or historical contexts.

B2Rarely

Der Usus in dieser Branche hat sich im Laufe der Jahre verändert.

Употребившаяся в этой отрасли практика за годы изменилась.

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How to pronounce Ritual and what this word means

Ritual translation: ритуал. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Ritual

[ʁituˈaːl]

Ritual translation

ритуал

Ritual transcription

[ʁituˈaːl]

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Ritual meaning: what does it mean?

formaler symbolischer Brauch mit festgelegten Handlungen

Ritual pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Ritual is pronounced as [ʁituˈaːl]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Ritual part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, Ritual (ритуал) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Ritual part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

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