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фольклор

folklore

Meaning of фольклор

folk culture

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Russian[fəkˈlor]
Russianфолклор
folklore
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фольклор with English translation

фольклор usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The choir performs songs from the region's folklore.

Хор исполняет песни из регионального фольклора.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She collected tales and dances as part of folklore research.

Она собрала сказки и танцы в рамках исследования фольклора.

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фольклор 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.

фольклорfolklore
душshower
лифтelevator
полотенцеtowel
телевизорTV
видview
завтракbreakfast

фольклор synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between фольклор / народная культура / народное творчество / народное искусство / традиция

🇷🇺Russian
фольклор

A general term for the body of oral, musical, dance, and ritual folk genres.

B2Very Often

She studies Russian folklore: tales, songs, and rituals.

Она изучает русский фольклор: сказки, песни и обряды.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
народная культура

A broader term that includes everyday life, crafts, beliefs, with folklore as a part.

B2Very Often

The region's folk culture is reflected in its customs and crafts.

Народная культура региона отражается в обычаях и ремёслах.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
народное творчество

Emphasizes the creative aspect: creating songs, stories, patterns, and crafts.

B2Often

The exhibition displays examples of folk creativity from different regions.

Выставка показывает образцы народного творчества разных областей.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
народное искусство

Artistic manifestations of folklore: crafts, textiles, decorative forms.

B2Often

The museum houses examples of folk art and utensils.

Музей хранит образцы народного искусства и утвари.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
традиция

A stable custom or set of practices passed down generations; overlaps with folklore.

B2Very Often

This tradition has been preserved in the village for centuries.

Эта традиция сохраняется в деревне уже столетиями.

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How to pronounce фольклор and what this word means

фольклор translation: folklore. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce фольклор

[fəkˈlor]

фольклор translation

folklore

фольклор examples

The choir performs songs from the region's folklore.

фольклор transcription

[fəkˈlor], фолклор

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фольклор meaning: what does it mean?

народные предания, сказания и обрядовые традиции

фольклор pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

фольклор is pronounced as [fəkˈlor]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

фольклор 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 фольклор part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, фольклор (folklore) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is фольклор part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, фольклор (folklore) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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