Re: Deutche... Gender-Switch in Israeli Hebrew et al.

"Douglas Koller, Latin & French" wrote:
> I agree, but I think I tussled this out with Nik Taylor a few years
> back ("kare" vs. "kanojo") and it seemed we both left unconvinced by
> the other's argument. If you two would like to lock horns, be my
> guest.
I don't think it was me.  I don't recall debating that issue.  :-)  And
if I did debate it, it seems my position's changed since then, since I'd
pretty much agree with you.  From what I can tell, kare/kanojo does seem
to be an "imported" gender distinction (and "ano hito" seems to be more
common anyways)