folk

• Sammelbezeichnung für Menschen im Allgemeinen oder für eine bestimmte Gruppe von Menschen, oft verbunden mit einer Gemeinschaft, Kultur oder Familie.

A noun referring to people in general, or a specific group of people, often associated with a particular community, culture, or family.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. People in generalA2informal

   Used to refer to people in a general or informal way.

   Leute

   • Some folk just don't understand modern art.
   • The local folk are very friendly here.
   • Old folk often have interesting stories to tell.

   Synonymecommunityhuman beingspeoplepopulacepublic

2. Family membersA2informal

   Used to refer to one's parents or relatives.

   Eltern und Verwandte

   • I'm going to visit my folks this weekend.
   • Her folks are coming over for dinner tonight.
   • My folks always support me in everything I do.

   Synonymefamilykinpeople

3. Traditional cultureB1formal

   People belonging to a particular group or community, especially with shared traditions.

   Volkskultur

   • Folk music is an important part of their heritage.
   • The festival celebrates the folk traditions of the region.
   • Folk tales are passed down from generation to generation.

   Synonymeclancommunityethnic groupnationpeopletribe