folklore

ˈfoʊklɔːr
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Translation of folklore into German

Noun

1.

ethnic tales

tales and legends of a specific ethnic group
  • The folklore of the region is rich and diverse.Die Folklore der Region ist reich und vielfältig.
2.

community traditions

shared beliefs, customs, tales, sayings and songs passed on by word
Folklore fVolksüberlieferung Volkskunde
  • Folklore keeps a village’s old tales alive through songs and sayings.Folklore hält die alten Geschichten eines Dorfes durch Lieder und Sprichwörter lebendig.
3.

field of study

TECH.
academic discipline studying such cultural elements
TECH.
Folklore fVolkskunde f
  • She pursued a degree in folklore to explore ancient myths..Sie machte einen Abschluss in Folklore, um alte Mythen zu erforschen
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Synonyms and analogies of folklore in English

Examples of folklore in a sentence

  • The festival celebrates the folklore of indigenous tribes.
  • Local folklore explains the strange lights as wandering spirits.
  • According to regional folklore, the lake monster appears every full moon.
  • He wrote his thesis on folklore.
  • Folklore encompasses a wide range of cultural traditions.

Translations of "folklore" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieFolklorenf.

The author is researching folklore to enrich her novel's narrative.

Der Autor recherchiert Folklore, um die Erzählung seines Romans zu bereichern.

dieVolkskundenf.

The study of folklore fosters a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity.

Das Studium der Volkskunde fördert ein tieferes Verständnis für kulturelle Vielfalt.

dieFolkloregruppenf.

The occasion was the appearance of a Faroese folklore ensemble in Copenhagen.

Den Anlass bot der Auftritt einer färöischen Folkloregruppe in Kopenhagen.

Folklore-n.

Important monasteries often house folklore or religious museums with very interesting exhibits.

Oftmals befinden sich Folklore- oder Religionsmuseen mit sehr interessanten Ausstellungen in bedeutenden Klöstern.

dasVolkstumnn.

This mythology continued to grow throughout the generations, creating incredibly rich folklore.

Diese Mythologie wuchs über Generationen hinweg und schuf ein unglaublich reiches Volkstum.

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Other translations for folklore:

  • Volksglaubennm.
  • Volkskunstn.
  • Volksmusiknf.
  • Volkssagenf.
  • Brauchtumnn.
  • Volkskulturnf.
  • Volksmundnm.
  • Volksmärchennn.
  • Volkstraditionnf.
  • Volksüberlieferungnf.

folklore: Examples and translations in context

The subject matter of the sculpture is inspired by ancient mythology and folklore.

Das Motiv der Skulptur ist von antiker Mythologie und Folklore inspiriert.

He researched west indian folklore and its impact on modern literature.

Er erforschte karibische Folklore und deren Einfluss auf die moderne Literatur.

Many cultures have an epic that reflects their values and folklore beautifully.

Viele Kulturen haben ein Epos, das ihre Werte und Folklore wunderschön widerspiegelt.

Legends often discuss the origination of mythical creatures in folklore.

Legenden sprechen oft über die Entstehung von Fabelwesen in der Folklore.

In folklore, hawthorn berries are symbols of prosperity and protection.

In der Folklore gelten Weißdornbeeren als Symbole für Wohlstand und Schutz.

The festival is steeped in local folklore, preserving unique regional legends.

Das Festival ist in lokaler Folklore verwurzelt und bewahrt einzigartige regionale Legenden.

In folklore, a goblin often causes trouble for unsuspecting travelers.

In der Folklore bereitet ein Kobold oft ahnungslosen Reisenden Ärger.

Critics of paganism sometimes confuse it with superstition or folklore.

Kritiker des Heidentums verwechseln es manchmal mit Aberglauben oder Folklore.

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