folklore
folklore
Meaning of folklore
the traditional stories, customs and beliefs of a people
Volkskultur; Überlieferungen, Bräuche und Erzähltraditionen eines Volkes
Pronunciation
folklore with German translation
folklore usage examples
I like reading books about the folklore of my homeland.
Ich lese gern Bücher über die Folklore meiner Heimat.
The museum shows old folklore from the region.
Das Museum zeigt alte Folklore aus der Region.
folklore synonyms
What's the difference between folklore, folk traditions, lore, oral tradition, and folktales
traditional customs of a people; a bit broader
ENThe village keeps its folk traditions alive.
traditional knowledge and stories; literary
ENLocal lore says the hill is haunted.
Advanced: broader words
passing stories and knowledge by word of mouth
ENMany folktales survive through oral tradition.
traditional stories; one part of folklore
ENGrandparents told folktales by the fire.
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What does folklore mean?
the traditional stories, customs and beliefs of a people
How do you pronounce folklore?
folklore is pronounced [ˈfəʊklɔː].
How is folklore used in a sentence?
Ich lese gern Bücher über die Folklore meiner Heimat. Translation: I like reading books about the folklore of my homeland.
Is folklore part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, folklore can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is folklore part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, folklore can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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