Brauchtumspflege

preservation of customs

noun BROWKH-tooms-pflay-guh Rare

Usage Note

Brauchtumspflege is the active cultivation and preservation of folk customs, typically by clubs and associations. From Brauchtum and Pflege (care). A formal, heritage-policy word used mainly in the singular.

Examples

"Der Verein hat sich der Brauchtumspflege verschrieben."

Natural Translation

The club has dedicated itself to preserving customs.

Literal Translation

The club has itself the custom-care dedicated.

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