English–Korean
“folklore” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationminsok
Example
이 책은 민속 이야기를 모아 놓았다.i chae geun min sok i ya gi reul mo a no at tta
This book is a collection of folk stories.
How to say “folklore” in Korean
“Folklore” in Korean is 민속 (minsok).
A community's traditional way of life, including the stories, songs, games, and customs passed down over time.
Example sentences with 민속
박물관에서 민속 의상을 전시하고 있다.pang mul gwa ne seo min sok ui sang eul cheon si ha go it tta
The museum is displaying folk costumes.
Tips for using 민속
- For English speakers, folklore can sound limited to old stories, but this Korean noun also covers traditional practices and activities.