German Conversation · Level 15
88 words
German word
Folk
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔlk/
Meaning
- masculine nounfolk music
Example
Ich höre gern Folk aus den 60er Jahren.
I enjoy listening to folk music from the 1960s.
More examples
Beim Folk-Festival trafen sie alte Freunde.
At the folk festival, they met old friends.
Core concept
A singer and simple instruments preserve an old melody while giving it a new performance.
Common phrases
Folk-Konzert
folk concert
Folk-Festival
folk festival
Folk-Song
folk song
Similar words
Folkmusik: A genre of traditional songs and melodies performed with acoustic instrumentation.
Folksong: A simple, catchy song spread by word of mouth or through local communities.
Volkslied: A traditional song passed down through regions and generations.
Definition in German
ein entlehnter Begriff für akustische Musik, die auf traditionellen Liedern beruht und häufig neu interpretiert wird.
Word origin
The German genre term Folk was borrowed from English folk music, while English folk traces back to Old English folc, meaning people.
Usage tips
- German Folk is a capitalized noun, whereas English folk usually works as an adjective in expressions such as folk music.
Related words
- Folkmusikfolk musicnoun
- Folkmusikerfolk musiciannoun