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Culture & CustomsWednesday 14 October 2026

Das ist eine alte Tradition, die wir jedes Jahr pflegen.

Pronunciation: dahs ist eye-nuh AHL-tuh trah-DISH-ohn, dee veer YEH-des yahr PFLEG-en

Meaning: That is an old tradition that we maintain every year.

Germans deeply value their customs and heritage; this phrase shows respect for cultural continuity and is commonly used when explaining seasonal celebrations or family rituals.

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