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folk

/fəʊk/ /foʊk/

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noun

Народ, люди

A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.

Examples :

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

Различные народы региона сформировали сильную и единую нацию.

nation group culture society human essential

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noun

Народ, люди

The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

Examples :

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

У местных жителей есть традиция праздновать урожай каждую осень.

human person group culture nation society essential

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noun

Родственники, родные

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

Examples :

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

Мои родные очень гордятся мной за хорошие оценки в школе.

family person essential

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noun

Фолк-музыка

Folk music.

Examples :

"My grandmother loves listening to folk music. "

Моя бабушка любит слушать фолк-музыку.

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noun

Люди, народ

People in general.

Examples :

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

Молодые люди, пожилые люди, все приходите, / В нашу маленькую воскресную школу и получайте много удовольствия.

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noun

Народ, люди

A particular group of people.

Examples :

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

Местные жители известны своим дружелюбным отношением.

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adjective

Народный, фольклорный

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. "

Клуб народной музыки в школе отмечает традиции нашей местности.

culture tradition history nation group essential

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adjective

Народный, простонародный

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. "

Клуб народной музыки в школе популярен среди учеников, отражая интересы простых студентов.

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adjective

Народный, местный

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. "

В старом фермерском доме использовались народные строительные техники, со стенами из местного камня и простой, наклонной крышей.

architecture building style material culture tradition essential

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adjective

Народный, фольклорный

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

Examples :

"folk psychology; folk linguistics"

Народная психология; фольклорная лингвистика

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