tradycja
tradition
Pronunciation
/traˈdɨt͡sja/
Cultural Note
Poland is deeply rooted in tradition. Family traditions ('tradycje rodzinne') are passed down through generations and include specific holiday customs, recipes, songs, and rituals. Poles take great pride in maintaining these traditions, seeing them as a connection to their heritage and identity.
📝 Example Sentences
To rodzinna tradycja od wielu pokoleń.
It's a family tradition for many generations.
Chcemy podtrzymywać tradycje naszych przodków.
We want to maintain the traditions of our ancestors.
Tradycja nakazuje, żeby na Wigilii był dodatkowy talerz.
Tradition dictates that there should be an extra plate at Christmas Eve dinner.
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