Koreaan

Koreaan is a demonym used in Dutch and Afrikaans to refer to a person from Korea. The term covers individuals from the Korean Peninsula, including both North Korea and South Korea, though the intended country is often clarified by context. In English, the equivalent term is Korean.

Formation and etymology: Koreaan is formed from Korea, the name of the country, plus the common demonym suffix -aan used in Dutch and Afrikaans. It sits alongside other nationality terms in those languages, such as Amerikaan (American) or Nederlander (Dutch person).

Usage: Koreaan appears in ordinary Dutch- and Afrikaans-language texts to denote a person of Korean origin. In English-language writing and many international contexts, speakers typically use Korean. The word is generally neutral in tone and simply denotes nationality or ethnic origin; like other demonyms, its usage can be influenced by context and sociolinguistic norms.

Notes: The term is primarily encountered in Dutch- and Afrikaans-language materials and does not have a direct one-to-one usage in English-language writing. See also: Korea, Korean people, Korean language.