volksmuziek /vˌɔlksmyzˈik/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "folk music".

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Source term
folk music
Translation
volksmuziek
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of volksmuziek (Dutch)

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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form volksmuziek
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural volksmuzieken
Diminutive volksmuziekje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de volksmuziek
Examples
Ik luister graag naar volksmuziek in het weekend.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Ik luister graag naar volksmuziek in het weekend.

English: I enjoy listening to folk music on weekends.

B1 · Entertainment And Music

Volksmuziek vertelt vaak verhalen over het leven van mensen.

English: Folk music often tells stories about people's lives.

B1 · Entertainment And Music

Ze speelden volksmuziek op het cultuurfestival.

English: They played folk music at the cultural festival.

B1 · Entertainment And Music

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