English–Korean

“tradition” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheontong

Example

아이들은 전통을 배우고 있다.a i deu reun cheon tong eul pae u go it tta

The children are learning about tradition.

Illustration for 전통 (tradition)

How to say “tradition” in Korean

“Tradition” in Korean is 전통 (cheontong).

A living thread that carries a group's shared ways of doing things from one generation to the next.

Full entry for 전통: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 전통

이번 축제에서는 전통 음식들을 맛볼 수 있다.i beon chuk jje e seo neun cheon tong eum sik tteu reul mat ppol ssu it tta

At this festival, you can taste traditional foods.

Tips for using 전통

  • The word appears naturally in descriptions of food, clothing, and ceremonies, so it helps connect several Korean cultural topics to one shared idea.

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