folksy / folk
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folksy / folk
In a way that corresponds to the tradition of ordinary people or is popular among them; often simple, catchy, and widespread. It often refers to music, art, or forms of expression.
Die Band spielt volkstümliche Musik in einem modernen Stil.
The band plays folk music in a modern style.
popularly
Describes a common, non-scientific name used by the people for a plant, animal, or phenomenon.
Die Ringelblume ist volkstümlich auch als Goldblume bekannt.
The calendula is also popularly known as the gold flower.
The word is derived from 'das Volk' (the people). The ending '-tümlich' (as in 'eigentümlich' — peculiar/characteristic) describes a characteristic type or quality. 'Volkstümlich' therefore means 'in the style of the people' or 'characteristic of the people.'
Er verwendet gerne volkstümliche Redewendungen.
He likes to use folksy expressions.
This meaning is strongly connected with culture and tradition. Common combinations are 'volkstümliche Musik' (folk music), 'volkstümliche Kunst' (folk art), 'ein volkstümliches Fest' (a folk festival), or 'ein volkstümlicher Brauch' (a folk custom).
Auf dem Stadtfest gab es viele volkstümliche Tänze zu sehen.
At the city festival, there were many folk dances to see.
When it comes to names of plants or animals, 'volkstümlich' is often used as an adverb in a fixed structure: '[Plant X] ist volkstümlich auch als [Name Y] bekannt' ([Plant X] is also popularly known as [Name Y]).
Der Löwenzahn ist volkstümlich auch als Pusteblume bekannt.
The dandelion is also popularly known as a puffball.
You can recognize this special meaning by the fact that it concerns the naming of living beings. Often, the scientific or official name is contrasted with the popular name.
Für viele Heilkräuter gibt es sowohl einen lateinischen als auch einen volkstümlichen Namen.
For many medicinal herbs, there is both a Latin name and a popular name.
popular
Populär describes music or art that is known and liked by many people. Volkstümlich additionally describes a simple, catchy, or traditional style associated with ordinary people. A work can therefore be volkstümlich without being generally popular.
Das Lied ist volkstümlich und erinnert an traditionelle Musik aus der Region.
The song is folksy and recalls traditional music from the region.
Das Lied ist populär und wird von sehr vielen Menschen gehört.
The song is popular and is listened to by a great many people.
