Why do we (Anglophones) use the native language name for some countries (Costa Rica, not Rich Coast), but not for others (Germany, not Deutschland)? 866 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question100.55K December 7, 2022 0 Comments Why do we (Anglophones) use the native language name for some countries (Costa Rica, not Rich Coast), but not for others (Germany, not Deutschland)? In: 4271 15 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted December 7, 2022 0 Comments Sidenote: Many of the Native American tribe names the Europeans recorded translate to “them”, “the enemy”, “other people” and the like because when the Europeans asked “Who are those people?” those were the answers. You are viewing 1 out of 15 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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