tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825274750331486022.post2308191839472509213..comments2023-11-30T09:47:51.427+01:00Comments on Ask About English: English Words of Czech OriginMatt Fordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09119848001567496253noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825274750331486022.post-37013250678370706932007-01-26T13:47:00.000+01:002007-01-26T13:47:00.000+01:00I've heard the etymology of "Polka" similarly desc...I've heard the etymology of "Polka" similarly descibed by a Czech teacher; however I found this and view it as equally plausible:<br /><br />Polka - The name comes from the Czech word půlka, which means a half, and is related to the half rhythm in the music.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com