[KS] RE: Etymology of "Hof"?

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Fri Oct 13 10:02:40 EDT 2000


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Could someone point out a good source for words in Korean language that
have been imported directly from German and not via English or Japanese
gairaigo? Many thanks in advance!
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Regards, Falco-Ramin Javazi

> It is from German as in "Adlerhof" etc. and first appeared in such
> combinations.  Late in the 80's it became a generic name for places to
> drink, and the latest development is that "hof" is used as a synonym of
> "draught beer." 
> 
> Cheers,
> Boudewijn Walraven

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