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B2 noun Neutral to formal. Appropriate for most contexts.

tradition

/tʁadiˈɕoˀn/

Exemples

1

Det er en gammel tradition at danse om juletræet.

It's an old tradition to dance around the Christmas tree.

2

Familien har en tradition med at spise sammen hver søndag.

The family has a tradition of eating together every Sunday.

3

Han bryder med traditionen og fejrer ikke jul i år.

He is breaking with tradition and not celebrating Christmas this year.

4

Mange traditioner er gået i arv gennem generationer.

Many traditions have been passed down through generations.

5

De lokale traditioner er vigtige for fællesskabet.

Local traditions are important for the community.

Collocations courantes

gammel tradition (old tradition)
familietradition (family tradition)
kulturel tradition (cultural tradition)

Comment l'utiliser

Notes d'usage

'Tradition' can refer to a specific custom or a more general concept of heritage. It is often used with verbs like 'holde' (to keep), 'bryde med' (to break with), or 'videreføre' (to carry on).

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Origine du mot

From Latin 'traditio' (delivery, surrender, tradition), from 'tradere' (to hand over, deliver).

Contexte culturel

In Denmark, 'tradition' plays a significant role in national identity and daily life, particularly around holidays like Christmas (Jul) and Easter (Påske), and in family customs. Many Danish traditions emphasize hygge (coziness) and community.

Astuce mémo

Think of 'transmission' and 'tradition' – both involve passing something down.

Questions fréquentes

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'Tradition' refers to customs or beliefs passed down through generations, often with a broader cultural or historical significance. 'Skik' is a more general term for custom or habit, which can be more personal or localized.
While 'tradition' is often seen positively, it can sometimes be used to describe practices that are outdated or hinder progress, for example, 'gamle traditioner, der holder os tilbage' (old traditions that hold us back).
A common idiom is 'at holde i hævd en tradition' (to uphold a tradition), meaning to maintain or preserve a tradition.

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