German word

volkstümlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔlksˌtyːmlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivefolk

Example

Auf dem Fest hörten wir volkstümliche Lieder.

At the festival, we heard folk songs.

Illustration for volkstümlich (folk)

More examples

Die Ausstellung zeigte volkstümliche Traditionen aus der Region.

The exhibition showed folk traditions from the region.

Core concept

A traditional performance reaches a large audience because it feels culturally familiar as well as easy to enjoy.

Common phrases

  • volkstümliche Traditionen

    folk traditions

Similar words

populär: Favored by many people and widely appreciated.
traditionell: Shaped by long-established customs or methods.
authentisch: Genuinely real rather than made-up or deceptive.

Definition in German

Für traditionelle Erscheinungen oder Formen, die in der Bevölkerung verbreitet und beliebt sind.

Word origin

Volkstümlich developed from Volkstum by adding -lich, so its form connects popular cultural traditions with the adjective meaning "folk" or "folksy."

Usage tips

  • Depending on context, volkstümlich can emphasize traditional cultural character or broad popular appeal; English "folk" does not always cover the latter.

Other meanings

  • folksyadjective
  • popularadjective

Opposites

  • elitärelitistadjective

Related words

  • Volkstümlichkeitfolk characternoun

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