folk in German

folk in German is Volk, Folk — folk means belonging to or originating from ordinary people, their traditions, and their culture, rather than experts or elites.

folk in German

Volk

adj

(architecture) Of or related to local building materials and styles.

Volk

noun

(countable, archaic) A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

Folk

noun

(countable, archaic) A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

What does "folk" mean?

adj Belonging to or originating from ordinary people, their traditions, and their culture, rather than experts or elites.
"The village holds a folk festival every summer, with traditional dances and costumes."
noun A genre of traditional or traditionally-styled music, often acoustic and rooted in a particular culture.
"She prefers folk to pop, especially songs with a simple guitar and a story."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

folk in a sentence

The village holds a folk festival every summer, with traditional dances and costumes.
The museum displayed a collection of folk art from the region.
She prefers folk to pop, especially songs with a simple guitar and a story.
The band plays a mix of folk and country at weekends.

Similar words in German

communal ethnic family indigenous kinfolk popular traditional tribe

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "folk" in German?

"folk" in German is Volk, Folk. folk means: Belonging to or originating from ordinary people, their traditions, and their culture, rather than experts or elites.

How do you use "folk" in a sentence?

Example: "The village holds a folk festival every summer, with traditional dances and costumes." In German, "folk" is Volk, Folk.

Are there other ways to say "folk" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "folk": Volk, Folk.

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