Folklore
See also: folklore and folk-lore
German
Etymology
From English folklore with a spelling pronunciation.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌfɔlkˈloːʁə/
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Noun
Folklore f (genitive Folklore, plural Folkloren)
- popular tales, music, festivals, clothing, etc.; old traditions and customs; folklore
Usage notes
- The word often, though not always, has a negative ring to it, implying the artificial perpetuation of customs or even their mere imitation or re-enactment. More positive words are Tradition and Brauchtum.
Declension
Declension of Folklore
singular | plural | ||||
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indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
nominative | eine | die | Folklore | die | Folkloren |
genitive | einer | der | Folklore | der | Folkloren |
dative | einer | der | Folklore | den | Folkloren |
accusative | eine | die | Folklore | die | Folkloren |
Synonyms
- Brauchtum (strictly restricted to customs, but often used loosely)
- Tradition; Volkstradition
Related terms
- Folkloristik
- folkloristisch
Further reading
- Folklore in Duden online