Folk

Pronunciation: /foʊk/

Definitions of folk

noun a group of people sharing common customs, origins, ancestry, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 Folk music is popular in many countries.

A2 My grandparents enjoy listening to folk tales.

B1 The folk in this region have their own unique traditions.

B2 She is an expert in studying the history of folk culture.

C1 The museum features an exhibit on the local folk art.

C2 The academic conference focused on the impact of folk traditions on modern society.

Examples of folk in a Sentence

formal The folk music festival showcased traditional songs and dances from different cultures.

informal A lot of folk believe in superstitions like avoiding black cats.

slang I love hanging out with my folk at the local pub.

figurative The folk tale of the boy who cried wolf teaches an important lesson about honesty.

Grammatical Forms of folk

• past tense: folked
• plural: folks
• comparative: more folk
• superlative: most folk
• present tense: folk
• future tense: will folk
• perfect tense: have folked
• continuous tense: is folking
• singular: folk
• positive degree: folk
• infinitive: to folk
• gerund: folked
• participle: folked

Origin and Evolution of folk

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'folk' originated from the Old English word 'folc' which meant 'people' or 'nation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'folk' has evolved to refer to a specific group of people sharing common traditions, customs, and beliefs. It is often used to describe a community or culture with a shared identity.