These are called eponyms, we also have "adidasi" in Romania to reference any kind of sports shoes. :)
Most languages have eponyms, an English example would be "hoover" which is sometimes used instead of "vacuum cleaner", especially in USA.
Most languages have eponyms, an English example would be "hoover" which is sometimes used instead of "vacuum cleaner", especially in USA.
If one is interested in Romanian TV shows...
"Comrade Detective" was a pretty good show.
There's a dubbed version available on Amazon IIRC.
Hoover
Biro
Transit van
Cashpoint is probably the winner - I've never heard anyone use anything else. I don't even remember whose trade mark it once was.
Sellotape
Airfix for all model kits
JCB for all diggers
Tarmac