преда́ние — meaning in English

English meaning

• legend noun A traditional story from the past, often only partly true.
• lore noun The accumulated knowledge, stories, and traditions about a subject, passed down over time.
• tradition noun A custom, belief, or practice passed down within a family, community, or culture over generations.

Senses

преда́ние is used for these senses in English:

• legend A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
• tradition A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

legend — full definition

1. noun A traditional story from the past, often only partly true.
2. noun A person famous for extraordinary achievements.
3. noun A key explaining the symbols used on a map or chart.

lore — full definition

1. noun The accumulated knowledge, stories, and traditions about a subject, passed down over time.
2. noun The invented backstory and history behind a fictional world, character, or setting.

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