custom in German
custom in German is benutzerdefiniert, maßgeschneidert, Brauch — custom means a long-established practice or tradition within a group or society.
custom in German
benutzerdefiniert
(archaic) Accustomed; usual.
maßgeschneidert
(archaic) Accustomed; usual.
Brauch
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
Sitte
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
Gewohnheit
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
Gewohnheit
Brauch
(legal) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
Sitte
(legal) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
Usus
(legal) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
Zoll
(archaic, uncountable) Toll, tax, or tribute.
What does "custom" mean?
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noun A long-established practice or tradition within a group or society.
"It's a local custom to leave shoes at the door."
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adj Made specifically to someone's particular requirements, rather than mass-produced.
"He had a custom suit made for the wedding."
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noun The regular patronage a business gets from its customers.
"The shop relies on repeat custom from locals."
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custom in a sentence
- It's a local custom to leave shoes at the door.
- Wedding customs vary widely between cultures.
- He had a custom suit made for the wedding.
- The shop relies on repeat custom from locals.
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What is "custom" in German?
"custom" in German is benutzerdefiniert, maßgeschneidert, Brauch. custom means: A long-established practice or tradition within a group or society.
How do you use "custom" in a sentence?
Example: "It's a local custom to leave shoes at the door." In German, "custom" is benutzerdefiniert, maßgeschneidert, Brauch.
Are there other ways to say "custom" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "custom": benutzerdefiniert, maßgeschneidert, Brauch, Sitte, Gewohnheit, Usus.
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