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folklore in German

folklore in German is Folklore, Volkskunde, Volkstradition — folklore means the traditional stories, beliefs, customs, and superstitions of a particular culture or community, passed down informally.

folklore in German

Folklore
noun
Volkskunde
noun
Volkstradition
noun
Volksüberlieferung
noun

What does "folklore" mean?

  1. noun The traditional stories, beliefs, customs, and superstitions of a particular culture or community, passed down informally.
    "The village's folklore included tales of a ghost that haunted the old mill."
  2. noun Informally, widely known ideas or claims within a field that are believed but never formally documented.
    "It's programming folklore that rebooting fixes most problems."

folklore in a sentence

  • The village's folklore included tales of a ghost that haunted the old mill.
  • Local folklore claims the lake is bottomless.
  • It's programming folklore that rebooting fixes most problems.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "folklore" in German?

"folklore" in German is Folklore, Volkskunde, Volkstradition. folklore means: The traditional stories, beliefs, customs, and superstitions of a particular culture or community, passed down informally.

How do you use "folklore" in a sentence?

Example: "The village's folklore included tales of a ghost that haunted the old mill." In German, "folklore" is Folklore, Volkskunde, Volkstradition.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "folklore": Folklore, Volkskunde, Volkstradition, Volksüberlieferung.

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