custom
gb/kˈʌstəm/ us/kˈʌstəm/
B1
Engelska
~ 2600
szokás, vevőkör, vendégkör, ügyfélkör, egyedi, méretre szabott, testreszabott
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
szokás
A2
Användningsmönster:
[someone/something] follow(s) [custom]
Shaking hands when you meet someone is a common custom in many countries.
Az, hogy kezet fogunk, amikor találkozunk valakivel, sok országban bevett szokás.
It’s an old custom in our village to light candles on the river during the festival.
Régi szokás a falunkban, hogy a fesztivál idején úszó gyertyákat gyújtunk a folyón.
According to local custom, guests must remove their shoes before entering the house.
Exempel för inlärare
It is a custom to say hello when you meet someone.
Szokás köszönni, amikor találkozunk valakivel.
In my town, it is a custom to eat fish on Friday.
Az én városomban szokás pénteken halat enni.
The custom in this country is to bow when greeting.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'custom' with 'customer'; 'custom' means a tradition, not a person who buys something.
Betydelse
traditional social practice
Ordkombinationer
local custom
|ancient custom
|follow custom
|cultural custom
|old custom
Synonymer
tradition (Often refers to long-established customs passed down over generations.)
Antonymer
innovation (Refers to introducing new ideas or ways, opposite to following established customs.)
Teman
culture
|society
|tradition
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way of doing things that is usual in a certain place or group.
A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or group.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Användningsmönster:
[someone] give(s) [business] [custom]
The café has built up a loyal custom over the years.
A kávézó az évek során hűséges vendégkört alakított ki.
We appreciate your custom and look forward to serving you again.
Köszönjük, hogy minket választott, és reméljük, hamarosan újra kiszolgálhatjuk.
The store lost much of its custom after moving to a new location.
Exempel för inlärare
Thank you for your custom.
Köszönjük, hogy minket választott.
The shop lost some custom after the road closed.
Az üzlet vevőket veszített, miután lezárták az utat.
We want more custom for our small café.
Vanligt misstag:
Some learners incorrectly use 'custom' here as plural 'customs' when referring to business customers.
Betydelse
patronage of a business
Ordkombinationer
regular custom
|lose custom
|attract custom
Synonymer
patronage (More formal term for the act of giving business to a shop or company.)
Antonymer
boycott (The act of avoiding buying from a business, opposite of giving custom.)
Teman
business
|commerce
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When people buy things from a shop or company.
The support given to a business by people who buy its goods or services.
B1
3
Användningsmönster:
custom [item/service]
They ordered a custom suit for the wedding.
Az esküvőre méretre szabott öltönyt rendeltek.
The car comes with several custom options.
Az autóhoz több egyedi opció is választható.
We can create a custom plan to fit your needs.
Exempel för inlärare
I bought a custom shirt.
Vettem egy méretre szabott inget.
She made a custom cake for the party.
Egyedi tortát készített a partira.
He drives a custom car.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'custom' (adjective) with 'costume', which means clothing worn for special occasions like plays or parties.
Betydelse
made-to-order or special-made
Ordkombinationer
custom design
|custom build
|custom order
Synonymer
bespoke (British English term, often used for clothing or services tailored for an individual.)
Antonymer
standard (Refers to something mass-produced and not made to order.)
Teman
manufacturing
|design
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Made for one person or purpose, not standard.
Made or done to order for a particular customer or purpose.
Grammatik
Grundform
custom
IPA
GB/kˈʌstəm/
US/kˈʌstəm/
Stavelser och betoning
cus - tom (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: custom
Noun
- Base: custom
- Plural: custom, customs
Ordfamilj
Forms
customs
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncustomary
adjective
Advanced or less common
customarily
adverb
Uttryck
as is the custom
1/ˈæz ˈɪz ðə kˈʌstəm/
fixed phrase
in the usual traditional way
In the way people usually do it in that place or group.
Exempel
- As is the custom here, we took off our shoes before entering the house.
- They gave gifts to the hosts, as is the custom in many cultures.
custom and practice
1/kˈʌstəm ˈænd pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
established accepted way over time
The usual way something is done in a place or job, accepted over time.
Exempel
- Payment on the last day of the month is custom and practice in this company.
- The courts often recognize long-standing customs and practices.
custom-made
1/kˈʌstəm mˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
made specially for one person
Made for one person or thing, not mass produced.
Exempel
- This table was custom-made for our kitchen.
- He wore a custom-made suit to the event.