Usage Note
Volkstracht refers to a regional traditional costume worn at festivals and ceremonial occasions. Unlike the generic Tracht, the prefix Volk- emphasises the communal, folk character; wearing it marks belonging to a regional cultural community.
Examples
"Beim Erntedankfest trugen viele Dorfbewohner ihre Volkstracht."
Natural Translation
At the harvest festival many villagers wore their traditional folk costume.
Literal Translation
At-the harvest-thanksgiving-festival wore many village-residents their folk-costume.
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