customary
gb/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/ us/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/
B2
Inglês
~ 5200
szokásos, bevett, szokás vmit tenni, megszokott, rá jellemző, szokásjog, szokásjogi, szokásjogon alapuló
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
it is customary to [verb]
In many countries, it is customary to tip the waiter after a meal.
Sok országban szokás étkezés után borravalót adni a pincérnek.
Guests removed their shoes at the door, as is customary in that region.
A vendégek az ajtónál levették a cipőjüket, ahogy az abban a régióban szokás.
The company gave employees a small bonus at the end of the year, following its customary practice.
At formal dinners, it is customary to wait until everyone is served before starting to eat.
Sending a thank‑you note after a job interview is customary in some industries.
Exemplos para estudantes
In my country, it is customary to shake hands when you meet someone.
Az én országomban szokás kezet fogni, amikor találkozunk valakivel.
At this school, it is customary to wear a uniform.
Ebben az iskolában szokás egyenruhát viselni.
It is customary to bring a small gift when you visit a new home.
In that office, it is customary to call people by their first names.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"it is customary for do"* instead of *"it is customary to do"*. The correct pattern is *"It is customary to [verb]"* or *"It is customary for [someone] to [verb]"*. Learners also sometimes confuse *customary* with *costume*; *customary* is about usual behavior, not clothing.
Significado
usual or traditional in a society
Colocações
it is customary to
|customary practice
|customary way
|customary greeting
|customary for [someone] to
|following customary procedures
Sinônimos
usual (More general and everyday; does not highlight tradition as strongly.)
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traditional (Emphasizes long-standing customs more than what is simply normal now.)
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conventional (Focuses on accepted social norms and standards, sometimes with a slightly critical tone.)
Antônimos
unusual (Describes something not commonly done or seen.)
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unconventional (Stresses that something does not follow normal social rules or customs.)
Temas
society
|culture
|habits
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definição
Done in the way people usually do it in a place or group; normal and expected.
Following what is usual, traditional, or expected in a particular society, situation, or group.
C1
2
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s customary [behavior]
She greeted us with her customary warm smile.
A tőle megszokott meleg mosollyal köszöntött bennünket.
He completed the report with his customary attention to detail.
A tőle megszokott gondossággal, a részletekre is figyelve készítette el a jelentést.
Despite the chaos, she remained calm in her customary way.
They welcomed the guests with their customary kindness.
He made a few jokes, in his customary dry style.
Exemplos para estudantes
He arrived early, in his customary way.
Korán érkezett, a tőle megszokott módon.
She spoke with her customary quiet voice.
A tőle megszokott halk hangon beszélt.
They showed their customary care when they packed the boxes.
The teacher gave his customary homework at the end of the class.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes try to use *customary* before very temporary states (e.g. *customary mood today*). *Customary* is best used for stable, repeated ways a person usually behaves, not for one‑time situations.
Significado
usual for a particular person
Colocações
her customary smile
|his customary efficiency
|with customary care
|in his customary manner
|her customary calm
|their customary good humor
Sinônimos
habitual (More formal and often used for repeated actions, sometimes negative (e.g. habitual liar).)
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characteristic (Highlights that something clearly shows a person's typical style or nature.)
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typical (Common, everyday alternative; slightly broader and less formal.)
Antônimos
uncharacteristic (Describes behavior that does not match someone's normal way of acting.)
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out of character (A phrase showing that an action is different from what a person usually does.)
Temas
habits
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definição
Normal for one person; the way this person usually acts.
Typical or usual for a particular person, showing their normal behavior or style.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Padrão de uso:
customary [noun]
The dispute will be settled according to customary law rather than modern legislation.
A vitát a modern jogszabályok helyett a szokásjog alapján fogják rendezni.
In many regions, customary land rights are not formally recorded but are widely recognized.
Sok térségben a szokásjogon alapuló földhasználati jogokat nem rögzítik hivatalosan, de széles körben elismerik őket.
Customary international law develops from the consistent practice of states followed from a sense of legal duty.
Some communities still recognize customary marriage alongside civil marriage.
The court examined whether the practice had become part of customary international law.
Exemplos para estudantes
In that village, people follow customary law, not written law.
Abban a faluban az emberek a szokásjogot követik, nem az írott jogot.
The farmers say they have customary rights to use the land.
A gazdák azt mondják, hogy szokásjogon alapuló joguk van a föld használatára.
Some rules in international law come from customary practice between countries.
Significado
based on long-standing custom (law)
Colocações
customary law
|customary land rights
|customary international law
|customary marriage
|customary rules
|customary practices
Sinônimos
traditional (General word for long‑established ways; does not specifically point to legal force.)
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unwritten (Focuses on the lack of written rules, not specifically on custom as the source.)
Antônimos
statutory (Refers to rules created by written law passed by a legislature.)
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codified (Describes laws formally written into an organized legal code.)
Temas
law
|society
|politics
Definição
In law or government, coming from long-time practice and tradition, not from a written rule.
In law or politics, based on long-established social customs and accepted practice rather than on written rules or formal agreements.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
customary
AFI
GB/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/
US/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/
Sílabas e tonicidade
cus - tom - ary (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: customary
Família de palavras
Expressões
as is customary
1/ˈæz ˈɪz kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
in the usual traditional way
Used to say that something is being done in the normal or traditional way.
Exemplos
- The bride, as is customary, arrived a little later than the groom.
- As is customary, the players shook hands after the match.
- He made a short speech, as is customary on such occasions.
customary law
1/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
technical
law based on long-standing custom
A kind of law that comes from long-time customs and practice, not from written rules made by a government.
Exemplos
- In that region, customary law still plays an important role in resolving family disputes.
- The constitution recognizes both statutory law and customary law.
- Customary law can sometimes conflict with modern human rights standards.
it is customary to
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi tə/
fixed phrase
used to say something is normal
Used before a verb to say that people usually do this action in this situation.
Exemplos
- In Japan, it is customary to bow when you meet someone.
- At this company, it is customary to send a welcome email to new staff.
- During the festival, it is customary to visit family and exchange small gifts.