De traditie
Example: In onze familie vieren we elke jaar de traditie van kerst.
Definition
"De traditie" refers to a long-established custom or practice passed down within a community or family, often celebrated or observed regularly. For example, in the phrase, 'In onze familie vieren we elke jaar de traditie van kerst,' it denotes the yearly Christmas tradition maintained by the family.
Etymology
The word "de traditie" comes from the Latin 'traditio,' meaning 'a handing over or delivering.' It entered Dutch through French or directly from Latin, reflecting the idea of passing down customs or beliefs from one generation to another. Did you know that the root 'tradere' literally means 'to hand over'?
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"De traditie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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