folklore — the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfoʊklɔːr/
Korean meaning: 민담, 민속, 구전 전래
Korean pronunciation: **포**크로어
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's folklore about ghosts always made me afraid to go to the bathroom at night.
- According to folklore, eating too much garlic will keep vampires away but also your friends.
- The museum displays artifacts that represent the folklore of indigenous peoples.
folklore
NOUN//ˈfoʊklɔːr//
the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth
Village elders share folklore around the fire as children listen in wonder.
Behind every door lies folklore and more
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1846년 영국의 고고학자 윌리엄 톰스(William Thoms)가 '민속학'을 뜻하는 용어로 만든 합성어입니다. 독일어 'Volkskunde'를 영어로 번역한 것으로, 민중의 지혜와 전통을 학문적으로 연구하자는 취지에서 탄생했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's folklore about ghosts always made me afraid to go to the bathroom at night.”
“According to folklore, eating too much garlic will keep vampires away but also your friends.”
“The museum displays artifacts that represent the folklore of indigenous peoples.”
“Many Disney movies are based on European folklore and fairy tales.”
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