That’s why I included the technically part and then clarified that my heritage is German but I am not from there.
This could be a uniquely American thing that I didn’t realize was American but generally (in the US at least) if most of your family tree is from a place, you’re also considered part of that place to some extent.
As an example, someone born in the US who has only lived in the US but both of their parents are from South Korea would still be called Korean in the US. A Korean-American mind you, but you wouldn’t say that that person isn’t Korean.
This applies to literally any location really, including Canada, I’ve just been watching a lot of K-Dramas and so it was the first place that came to mind.
Is this different in other parts of the world? I’d love to learn more.
That’s why I included the technically part and then clarified that my heritage is German but I am not from there.
This could be a uniquely American thing that I didn’t realize was American but generally (in the US at least) if most of your family tree is from a place, you’re also considered part of that place to some extent.
As an example, someone born in the US who has only lived in the US but both of their parents are from South Korea would still be called Korean in the US. A Korean-American mind you, but you wouldn’t say that that person isn’t Korean.
This applies to literally any location really, including Canada, I’ve just been watching a lot of K-Dramas and so it was the first place that came to mind.
Is this different in other parts of the world? I’d love to learn more.