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фольклор

Translation of фольклор

folklore

Meaning of фольклор

Russian

народные предания, сказания и обрядовые традиции

English

the traditional stories, customs and beliefs of a people

folklore

Transcription and pronunciation of фольклор

фолькло́р

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[fɐlʲˈkɫor]
In Latin letters
folklor

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  1. This song comes from local folklore.

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    Эта песня пришла из местного фольклора.

  2. I'm interested in Russian folklore.

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    Я интересуюсь русским фольклором.

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What's the difference between фольклор, народное творчество, and народная культура

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народное творчество

Stresses folk creativity: songs, tales, crafts.

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народная культура

Broader: the whole folk way of life, folklore included.

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What does фольклор mean?

the traditional stories, customs and beliefs of a people

How do you pronounce фольклор?

фольклор is pronounced [fɐlʲˈkɫor], in Latin letters “folklor”.

How is фольклор used in a sentence?

This song comes from local folklore. Translation: Эта песня пришла из местного фольклора.

Is фольклор part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, фольклор (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 фольклор part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, фольклор (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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