folk

• Существительное, обозначающее людей в целом или определённую группу людей, часто связанную с конкретным сообществом, культурой или семьёй.

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

нестандартное множественное число

1. People in generalA2informal

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

   Люди

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

   Синонимыcommunityhuman beingspeoplepopulacepublic

2. Family membersA2informal

   Used to refer to one's parents or relatives.

   Родители

   • 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.

   Синонимыfamilykinpeople

3. Traditional cultureB1formal

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

   Народная культура

   • 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.

   Синонимыclancommunityethnic groupnationpeopletribe