noun🔗ShareZölle, Einfuhrabgaben(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods."Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France."Auf den gesamten Wein, den wir aus Frankreich mitbrachten, waren Zölle in Höhe von 200 Pfund fällig.governmenteconomyfinancecommercetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZollbehörde(in the singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods."Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection."Die Zollbehörde hat uns auf dem Weg zu einer Inspektion angehalten.governmenteconomybusinessstatetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrauch, Sitte, GewohnheitFrequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving."The school's customs dictate that students line up quietly before the bell rings. "Die Bräuche der Schule schreiben vor, dass sich die Schüler vor dem Klingeln ruhig aufstellen.culturetraditionsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBräuche, TraditionenTraditional beliefs or rituals"The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs."Die altägyptische Kultur hatte viele ausgeprägte und interessante Überzeugungen und Bräuche.cultureritualtraditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKundschaft, KundenstammHabitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support."The bakery's strong customs attracted many loyal customers. "Die starke Kundschaft der Bäckerei zog viele treue Kunden an.businesseconomycommercetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrauch, SitteLong-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription."Our family's customs dictate that we have a special dinner every Christmas Eve. "Die Bräuche unserer Familie schreiben vor, dass wir Heiligabend ein besonderes Abendessen haben.culturetraditionsocietylawhistorytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVertrautheit, BekanntschaftFamiliar acquaintance; familiarity."My customs officer aunt knew all the best places to find fresh fruit at the market. "Meine Tante, die Zollbeamtin ist, kannte alle besten Orte, um frisches Obst auf dem Markt zu finden.culturetraditionsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZoll, SteuerToll, tax, or tribute."The customs office charged a fee on the imported toys. "Das Zollamt erhob eine Gebühr auf die importierten Spielzeuge.governmenteconomyfinancetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnpassen, gewöhnenTo make familiar; to accustom."The new student needed time to customs herself to the school's rules and routines. "Die neue Schülerin brauchte Zeit, um sich an die Regeln und Abläufe der Schule zu gewöhnen.culturetraditionsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKunden gewinnenTo supply with customers."The new bakery is trying to customs its shop with more regular customers. "Die neue Bäckerei versucht, ihr Geschäft mit mehr Stammkunden zu versehen.businesscommercetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerzollenTo pay the customs of."The new student had to custom duties on his imported textbooks. "Der neue Student musste die Zölle für seine importierten Lehrbücher verzollen.commercefinancetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBrauchen, pflegenTo have a custom."My family customs include a special dinner every Sunday. "Meine Familie pflegt jeden Sonntag ein besonderes Abendessen.culturetraditionsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
