How do you say "tradition" in Russian?

Традиция

Traditsija

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "tradition" is Традиция (Traditsija).

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Pronunciation

Sound it out as "Traditsija", with a stronger push on the second syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

Традиция is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Совместная трапеза на Новый год — семейная традиция.

Sovmestnaja trapeza na Novyj god — semejnaja traditsija.

Sharing a meal at New Year is a family tradition.

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How to remember Традиция

Whenever "Traditsija" comes up, picture a discount sign taped to a window; the buzzing consonant in the middle keeps them linked.

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Questions about Традиция

How do you pronounce Традиция?

Sound it out as "Traditsija", with a stronger push on the second syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Традиция formal or casual?

Традиция is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Традиция used in Russian?

Традиция is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Совместная трапеза на Новый год — семейная традиция. (Sharing a meal at New Year is a family tradition.).

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