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Trachtenverein

traditional costume association

noun TRAKH-ten-fer-ayn Rare
Arts & Culture Traditions

Usage Note

Trachtenverein is a cultural association devoted to preserving and wearing regional folk costumes. Common in Bavaria and Austria, such clubs organise dances, parades, and contests. They play a key role in keeping Tracht alive.

Examples

"Der Trachtenverein nimmt jedes Jahr am Festumzug teil."

Natural Translation

The traditional costume association takes part in the festive parade every year.

Literal Translation

The costume-association takes every year at the festival-procession part.

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