English–German
“custom” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁaʊ̯x/
Example
In vielen Regionen gibt es den Brauch, an Festtagen Kuchen zu backen.
In many regions, there is a custom of baking cakes on holidays.
How to say “custom” in German
“Custom” in German is Brauch.
A familiar group custom that gives a recurring event its established form.
Example sentences with Brauch
Der Brauch des Maibaumaufstellens zieht viele Besucher an.
The custom of putting up the maypole attracts many visitors.
Tips for using Brauch
- Brauch usually describes a shared community custom, while Gewohnheit more often describes an individual's habit.
Other German words for “custom”
In diesem Dorf pflegt man das Brauchtum noch heute.
In this village, people still uphold this custom today.
In dieser Stadt sind Konventionen wichtig für das Zusammenleben.
In this city, customs play an important role in community life.
In unserem Dorf sind die Sitten noch sehr wichtig.
In our village, customs are still very important.