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noun

Konvention

convention

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dieKonventionf

Meaning of Konvention

Deutsch

eine übliche Art, etwas zu tun oder sich zu verhalten

English

a usual way of doing or behaving

convention

Pronunciation

German
/kɔnvenˈtsi̯oːn/

Konvention with English translation

Konvention usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das ist nur eine Konvention.

That's just a convention.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Händeschütteln ist hier eine Konvention.

Shaking hands is a convention here.

Konvention synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Konvention, Brauch, Gepflogenheit, Übereinkunft, Regel, and Usus

Brauch
🇩🇪German

A custom or established practice in a community or group.

B2often
G
🇩🇪German
Gepflogenheit

A fairly formal word for an accepted custom or manner of behavior.

B2rare word
Ü
🇩🇪German
Übereinkunft

An agreement between people or parties; not a custom, but a mutual understanding.

B2often
R
🇩🇪German
Regel

A rule or norm that people are expected to follow.

B2very often
U
🇩🇪German
Usus

Established usage or customary practice; sounds rather formal or bookish.

B2rare word
V
🇩🇪German
Versammlung

A gathering of people; refers to an event, not a custom.

B2very often
K
🇩🇪German
Kongress

A large formal conference or convention of experts or politicians.

B2often
T
🇩🇪German
Tagung

A conference or session, usually on a professional topic.

B2often
K
🇩🇪German
Kundgebung

A public demonstration or rally, often with a political purpose.

B2often
S
🇩🇪German
Sitte

A traditional custom or social norm of behavior.

B2often
G
🇩🇪German
Gewohnheit

A habit, a repeated personal behavior; more about an individual than a group.

B2very often
V
🇩🇪German
Verabredung

An appointment or arrangement to meet; not a custom.

B2very often

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Questions about this word

What does Konvention mean?

a usual way of doing or behaving

How do you pronounce Konvention?

Konvention is pronounced [kɔnvenˈtsi̯oːn].

How is Konvention used in a sentence?

That's just a convention. Translation: Das ist nur eine Konvention.

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