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Rolf42
Rolf42
9 months ago

Once a designation has been entered into the general language use, it is usually very stubborn.

In addition to the “EC card”, for example the “Bundesbahn”, the “Postamt”, the “GEZ” or “Hartz IV” are included.

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kevin1905
kevin1905
9 months ago

For the same reason why people still say GEZ, even though they mean the broadcast.

Man is a habit animal and change is sometimes difficult.

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2strabag
2strabag
9 months ago

Many say VAT although it has long been called VAT.

Many say pay tax return although it is called income tax return.

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BlessedUnion
BlessedUnion
9 months ago

That’s like you’re asking:

“Why do some people still say cell phone and not smartphone.”

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Rolf42
Rolf42
9 months ago
Reply to  BlessedUnion

The comparison suggests that no one has the trademark rights in the word “Handy” and therefore had to find a new name.

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Pixel2
Pixel2
9 months ago

Think EC is Electronic Card.

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Rolf42
Rolf42
9 months ago
Reply to  Pixel2

The abbreviation was originally for “eurocheque” and was then interpreted in “electronic cash”.

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edgar1279
edgar1279
9 months ago

Because this has become so natural.

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