How Do You Spell POLKA?

Pronunciation: [pˈɒlkə] (IPA)

The word "polka" is spelled with the letters p-o-l-k-a. The phonetic transcription of this word in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˈpɒlkə/ or "pol-kuh." The first syllable, "pol," is pronounced with an open o sound, similar to the vowel in the word "mom." The second syllable, "ka," is pronounced with a short a sound, like the vowel in "cat." This lively and upbeat dance originated in the Czech Republic and became popular throughout the world.

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POLKA Meaning and Definition

  1. Polka is a lively and rhythmic folk dance popularized in Central Europe during the 19th century. Initially originating in the regions of Bohemia, Czech Republic, and Austria, the polka quickly gained international prominence and became a significant part of dance cultures worldwide. It is characterized by its energetic tempo, taking the form of a quick and lively two-step dance.

    Beyond its dance form, the term "polka" is also used to refer to the accompanying music genre that inspired the dance. Polka music is marked by its lively and upbeat tempo, typically played in a 2/4 time signature. It often incorporates strong accents on the second and fourth beats, complemented by a distinctive oom-pah-pah rhythm played by the accompanying band. Polka melodies are usually light-hearted and cheerful, featuring a combination of accordion, brass instruments, clarinets, and fiddles.

    The popularity of the polka spread across Europe and eventually reached the United States, where it became an integral part of immigrant communities, particularly those of Eastern European origin. Today, the polka dance and music continue to be cherished and performed at various festivals, celebrations, and social gatherings, representing a vibrant cultural tradition that embodies joy, exuberance, and community.

  2. A dance of Polish origin, performed by two persons in common time; the air played to the dance.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of POLKA

The word "polka" originated from the Czech language. It is derived from the Czech word "půlka", which means "half" or "half-step". This name was given to a dance that became popular in the Czech-speaking regions of Bohemia and Moravia in the early 19th century. The term "polka" was then adopted by other languages when the dance gained popularity across Europe.

Similar spelling words for POLKA

Plural form of POLKA is POLKAS

Conjugate verb Polka

CONDITIONAL

I would polka
you would polka
he/she/it would polka
we would polka
they would polka

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be polkaing
you would be polkaing
he/she/it would be polkaing
we would be polkaing
they would be polkaing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have polka
you would have polka
he/she/it would have polka
we would have polka
they would have polka

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been polkaing
you would have been polkaing
he/she/it would have been polkaing
we would have been polkaing
they would have been polkaing

FUTURE

I will polka
you will polka
he/she/it will polka
we will polka
they will polka

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be polkaing
you will be polkaing
he/she/it will be polkaing
we will be polkaing
they will be polkaing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have polkaed
you will have polkaed
he/she/it will have polkaed
we will have polkaed
they will have polkaed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been polkaing
you will have been polkaing
he/she/it will have been polkaing
we will have been polkaing
they will have been polkaing

IMPERATIVE

you polka
we let´s polka

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to polka

PAST

I polkaed
you polkaed
he/she/it polkaed
we polkaed
they polkaed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was polkaing
you were polkaing
he/she/it was polkaing
we were polkaing
they were polkaing

PAST PARTICIPLE

polkaed

PAST PERFECT

I had polkaed
you had polkaed
he/she/it had polkaed
we had polkaed
they had polkaed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been polkaing
you had been polkaing
he/she/it had been polkaing
we had been polkaing
they had been polkaing

PRESENT

I polka
you polka
he/she/it polkas
we polka
they polka

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am polkaing
you are polkaing
he/she/it is polkaing
we are polkaing
they are polkaing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

polkaing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have polkaed
you have polkaed
he/she/it has polkaed
we have polkaed
they have polkaed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been polkaing
you have been polkaing
he/she/it has been polkaing
we have been polkaing
they have been polkaing
I would have polkaed
we would have polkaed
you would have polkaed
he/she/it would have polkaed
they would have polkaed

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