Kustumbre (en. Custom)

/kus.tum.bre/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A habitual practice or tradition not only of an individual but of a group of people.
The custom of welcoming the New Year is celebrated in various ways in each town.
Ang Kustumbre ng pagsasalubong ng Bagong Taon ay ipinagdiriwang sa iba't ibang paraan sa bawat bayan.
The culture or way of life of a race or community.
The custom in their race strictly commands respect for elders.
Mahigpit ang kustumbre sa kanilang lahi na nag-uutos ng paggalang sa nakatatanda.
Traditions or practices passed from one generation to the next.
Many customs have been passed down from ancestors to modern generations.
Maraming kustumbre ang naipasa mula sa mga ninuno patungo sa mga makabagong henerasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'costumbre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

custom of the town
Traditional behavior or manner of a local community.
kustumbre ng bayan
family customs
Activities or traditions practiced within a family.
mga kustumbre ng pamilya

Related Words

culture
The total way of life of a society including traditions and practices.
kultura
tradition
A customary practice rooted in ancient times.
tradisyon

Slang Meanings

Tradition or practice attached to a group.
Every family has its own customs during Christmas.
Bawat pamilya, may kanya-kanyang kustumbre tuwing Pasko.
Something often done or a habitual practice.
It's our custom to bond every Sunday.
Kustumbre na namin na mag-bonding tuwing Linggo.
Norms or behaviors that have become a habit.
In our barangay, we have the custom of helping each other with tasks.
Sa barangay namin, may kustumbre kami na magtulungan sa mga gawain.