folks
word · lemma: folk
/ˈfoʊks/
fohks
/fˈəʊks/
fohks
Definition
An informal way to refer to people in general or to one's parents. It is often used to address a group or to talk about family members.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly tone; 'folks' is common in the US. Used to address a group ('Hey, folks!') or, less commonly, refer to one's parents ('my folks'). Not typical in formal writing. Don't confuse 'folks' with the formal 'people' or 'parents'.
Spanish: gente - padres (informal, para 'parents')Portuguese (BR): pessoal - pais (informal, para 'parents')Portuguese (PT): pessoal - pais (informal, para 'parents')Chinese (Simplified): 大家 - 父母（非正式，指'parents'）Chinese (Traditional): 大家 - 父母（非正式，指'parents'）Hindi: लोग - माता-पिता (अनौपचारिक, 'parents' के लिए)Arabic: ناس - الأهل (غير رسمي، للوالدين)Bengali: লোকজন - বাবা-মাRussian: народ - родителиJapanese: 人たち - 両親Vietnamese: mọi người - bố mẹKorean: 사람들 - 부모님Turkish: millet - aile (ebeveynler)Urdu: لوگ - والدینIndonesian: orang-orang - orang tua
Example Sentences
My folks are coming to visit this weekend.
basic
Some folks like tea, others prefer coffee.
basic
Alright folks, let's get started with the meeting.
natural
My folks always call me on Sunday evenings.
natural
Hello, folks! How are you today?
basic
Hey folks, thanks for coming out tonight!
natural