Folklore
die Folklore; die Volkskunde
German translations
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German meaning: Folklore bezeichnet das traditionelle Brauchtum, die Sagen und Märchen eines Volkes. English meaning: Folklore Synonym: Volkskunde German example: Die Folklore dieser Region ist reich an alten Legenden und Tänzen. English example: The folklore of this region is rich in ancient legends and dances. Type: Noun Article: die Singular Form: die Folklore Plural Form: die Folkloren
Word details
- German meaning
- Bezieht sich auf die ostslawischen Sprachen oder Kulturen, wie Russisch, Ukrainisch und Belarussisch.
- English meaning
- East Slavic
- Synonym
- ostslawische Sprache
- German example
- Die ostslawische Kultur ist reich an Traditionen und Folklore.
- English example
- East Slavic culture is rich in traditions and folklore.
Related words
- Volkskunde
Folklore
- Überlieferung
Folklore
- Volkslehre
folklore
- Volksweisheit
folklore
- Rauhnacht
The Rauhnächte are the nights between Christmas and Epiphany, which are of particular importance in folklore.
- Volksmusik
Folk music
- Volkskunde
Folklore
- Volkstum
Folklore
- Volkslehre
Folklore refers to a system of beliefs, traditions, and values prevalent in a particular population group or culture.
- Volkslied
Folk song
- Inkubus
Incubus
- Nisse
Nisse (Scandinavian folklore)
- Krampus
Krampus
- Krampus
Krampus
- Eulenspiegelei
An Eulenspiegelei is a prank or practical joke, named after Till Eulenspiegel, a figure in German folklore known for his crude jokes.
- Eulenspiegel
Till Eulenspiegel is a legendary trickster figure in North German folklore, known for his pranks and mischief.
Example sentences with “Folklore”
This is part of the local folklore. (Das ist Teil der lokalen Folklore.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German word for folklore?
Use 'die Folklore' or 'die Volkskunde' for the academic study.