ceremony
US /ˈser.ə.moʊ.ni/
UK /ˈser.ə.moʊ.ni/
1.
ceremonie, plechtigheid
a formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary
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The wedding ceremony was beautiful.
De huwelijksceremonie was prachtig.
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The opening ceremony of the Olympics was spectacular.
De openingsceremonie van de Olympische Spelen was spectaculair.
2.
ceremonie, formaliteit
the formal actions and words used in a social event or in a particular situation
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He observed the traditional ceremony of greeting.
Hij observeerde de traditionele ceremonie van begroeting.
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There was no time for ceremony; we had to act fast.
Er was geen tijd voor ceremonie; we moesten snel handelen.