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customs

/ˈkʌstəmz/

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noun

Zölle, Einfuhrabgaben

(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Zollbehörde

(in the singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods.

Examples :

"Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection."

Die Zollbehörde hat uns auf dem Weg zu einer Inspektion angehalten.

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noun

Brauch, Sitte, Gewohnheit

Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Bräuche, Traditionen

Traditional beliefs or rituals

Examples :

"The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs."

Die altägyptische Kultur hatte viele ausgeprägte und interessante Überzeugungen und Bräuche.

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noun

Kundschaft, Kundenstamm

Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.

Examples :

"The bakery's strong customs attracted many loyal customers. "

Die starke Kundschaft der Bäckerei zog viele treue Kunden an.

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noun

Brauch, Sitte

Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Vertrautheit, Bekanntschaft

Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Zoll, Steuer

Toll, tax, or tribute.

Examples :

"The customs office charged a fee on the imported toys. "

Das Zollamt erhob eine Gebühr auf die importierten Spielzeuge.

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verb

Anpassen, gewöhnen

To make familiar; to accustom.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Kunden gewinnen

To supply with customers.

Examples :

"The new bakery is trying to customs its shop with more regular customers. "

Die neue Bäckerei versucht, ihr Geschäft mit mehr Stammkunden zu versehen.

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verb

Verzollen

To pay the customs of.

Examples :

"The new student had to custom duties on his imported textbooks. "

Der neue Student musste die Zölle für seine importierten Lehrbücher verzollen.

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verb

Brauchen, pflegen

To have a custom.

Examples :

"My family customs include a special dinner every Sunday. "

Meine Familie pflegt jeden Sonntag ein besonderes Abendessen.

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