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These are called eponyms, we also have "adidasi" in Romania to reference any kind of sports shoes. :) Most languages have eponyms, an English example would be
by Nux 8y ago
These are called eponyms, we also have "adidasi" in Romania to reference any kind of sports shoes. :)
Most languages have eponyms, an English example would be
"hoover" which is sometimes used instead of "vacuum cleaner", especially in USA.
- codfrantic 8y agoThe UK is the champion at this. Hoover Biro Transit van
- NeedMoreTea 8y agoMany, many more in the UK: Cashpoint is probably the winner - I've never heard anyone use anything else. I don't even remember whose trade mark it once was. Sellotape Airfix for all model kits JCB for all diggers Tarmac
- Nux 8y agoLet's not forget about "Sandwich" :-)
- nasredin 8y agoOff Topic. If one is interested in Romanian TV shows... "Comrade Detective" was a pretty good show. There's a dubbed version available on Amazon IIRC.