die Folklore
/ˌfɔlkˈloːʁə/ noun · feminine B2- popular tales, music, festivals, clothing, etc.; old traditions and customs; folklore
- the artificial perpetuation of customs, their mere imitation or re-enactment · Wenn ich im Dorfkrug nur noch Hochdeutsch höre, sind die plattdeutschen Straßenschilder reine Folklore! If I only hear High German in the village pub, the street signs in Low German are a mere re-enactment!
Genitive der Folklore · Plural die Folkloren
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Folklore | die Folkloren |
| Accusative | die Folklore | die Folkloren |
| Dative | der Folklore | den Folkloren |
| Genitive | der Folklore | der Folkloren |
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