folk background

folk

/fəʊk/ /foʊk/

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noun

Volk, Leute

A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.

Examples :

"The diverse folk of the region formed a strong and united nation. "

Die vielfältigen Völker der Region bildeten eine starke und geeinte Nation.

nation group culture society human essential

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noun

Leute, Volk

The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

Examples :

"The local folk have a tradition of celebrating the harvest every autumn. "

Die Einheimischen haben die Tradition, jedes Jahr im Herbst die Ernte zu feiern.

human person group culture nation society essential

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noun

Verwandte, Angehörige

(plural: folks) One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.

Examples :

"My folk are very proud of me for getting good grades in school. "

Meine Verwandten sind sehr stolz auf mich, weil ich gute Noten in der Schule habe.

family person essential

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noun

Volksmusik

Folk music.

Examples :

"My grandmother loves listening to folk music. "

Meine Großmutter liebt es, Volksmusik zu hören.

music essential

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noun

Leute, Volk

People in general.

Examples :

"Young folk, old folk, everybody come, / To our little Sunday School and have a lot of fun."

Junge Leute, alte Leute, kommt alle, / In unsere kleine Sonntagsschule und habt viel Spaß.

person human group society essential

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noun

Leute, Volk

A particular group of people.

Examples :

"The local folk are known for their friendly attitude. "

Die Einheimischen sind für ihre freundliche Art bekannt.

group person society culture essential

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adjective

Volkstümlich, traditionell

Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.

Examples :

"The folk music club at school celebrates the traditions of our local area. "

Der Volksmusikclub in der Schule feiert die Traditionen unserer Region.

culture tradition history nation group essential

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adjective

Volkstümlich, volksbezogen

Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.

Examples :

"The folk music club at school is popular with the students, reflecting the interests of the common students. "

Der volkstümliche Musikclub an der Schule ist bei den Schülern beliebt und spiegelt die Interessen der einfachen Schüler wider.

culture society history essential

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adjective

Volkstümlich, regional

Of or related to local building materials and styles.

Examples :

"The old farmhouse used folk building techniques, with walls made of local stone and a simple, sloping roof. "

Das alte Bauernhaus verwendete volkstümliche Bautechniken, mit Mauern aus lokalem Stein und einem einfachen, schrägen Dach.

architecture building style material culture tradition essential

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adjective

Volkstümlich, volkstümlich

Believed or transmitted by the common people; not academically correct or rigorous.

Examples :

"folk psychology; folk linguistics"

Volkspsychologie; volkstümliche Linguistik

culture tradition society language history essential