folklore
фольклор
folk culture
Learn folklore with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
Useful for a confident vocabulary.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
folklore with Russian translation
folklore usage examples
Learn by topic
folklore belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
folklore synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Traditional knowledge, stories or beliefs about a subject; often used interchangeably with folklore in English.
Local lore says the hill is haunted.
Traditional stories or fairy-tale-like narratives told within a community; a subset of folklore.
Grandparents told folktales by the fire.
They played folk music at the festival.
Established customs and practices in a society; closely related to folklore but a broader everyday term.
Many traditions are linked to seasonal events.
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving gods; part of folklore but also a literary category.
The myth explains how the river was formed.
A traditional story about notable people or events, often believed to have a basis in fact; a narrative type within folklore.
The town has a legend about a hidden treasure.
A short story, often with animals as characters, that teaches a moral; a specific genre within folklore.
Aesop's fables teach simple morals.
The practice of passing stories, customs and knowledge by word of mouth; a central method within folklore.
Many folktales survive through oral tradition.
Traditional visual or decorative arts created within communities; a material aspect of folklore.
The museum displays folk art from the region.
Beliefs commonly held by the general population; overlaps with folklore when beliefs are traditional.
Popular belief says that a black cat is unlucky.
What’s the difference
How is folklore different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for folklore
Questions about this word
folklore meaning: what does it mean?
folk culture
folklore pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
folklore is pronounced as /ə ˈfəʊklɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
folklore definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The choir performs songs from the region's folklore. Translation: Хор исполняет песни из регионального фольклора.
Is folklore part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, folklore (фольклор) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is folklore part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, folklore (фольклор) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn folklore in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.