Learn Pennsylvania Dutch
Find Deitsh language learning resources on this site like lesson guides, interactive worksheets, and even a Pennsylvania Dutch Words List (dictionary).
Pennsylvania Dutch (Deitsh)* is the language spoken by many Amish, Mennonites, and Deitshi-leit in the United States in their homes and communities.
* Pennsylvania Dutch, Deitsh, Pennsylvania German, PA German, and Penn German are all names for the same language.
Where to Start Learning Pennsylvania Dutch?
How do I get started learning Pennsylvania Dutch? The Getting Started Guide will show you what you need to start learning Pennsylvania Dutch—based on your goals.
Language Resources
Bite-sized Pennsylvania Dutch language learning tips and grammar guides to help improve speaking and understanding Pennsylvania Dutch. Learn Pennsylvania Dutch with interactive grammar worksheets.
Words List Dictionary
The Words List is a Pennsylvania Dutch dictionary and glossary with modern and commonly used words and phrases as spoken by native speakers of Pennsylvania Dutch. Also includes examples of words in use.
Latest Pennsylvania Dutch Lesson Guides
- Tips for Learning Pennsylvania Dutch LanguageWant to learn a language like Pennsylvania Dutch, or continue improving? The How to Get Started page is a good place to find learning resources for learning Pennsylvania Dutch. But how to you actually learn a language? Here are some tips that have helped many people learn a new language. And the good news is,… Read more: Tips for Learning Pennsylvania Dutch Language
- regret and regrettedRegret verb = shpeida Regret verb = shpeida (conjugate) Es zayld mich shpeida. (I will regret it.) Es shpeit mich. (I regret it.) (lit. It regrets me.) Es zayld dich shpeida vann du nett dess gans recht fashtaysht. Regretted verb = kshpeit past tense Sell hott mich kshpeit. (I regretted that.) Es hott mich kshpeit.… Read more: regret and regretted
- good news and bad newsUsing the English phrases good news and bad news are clear and easy to understand for native Pennsylvania Dutch speakers.
- Memorial WordsMemorial (or ’S Ohdenkes) Words Here are a few common words that are used when talking about the Memorial of Christ’s Death (also known as ’s Ohdenkes or ’s Nachtmohl). These articles may also be helpful to find phrases involving the Memorial and Jesus’ death:
- Meeting Parts NamesThe midweek meeting format was updated in January 2024. Here are the names of the sections and parts in Pennsylvania Dutch.
- Time Words and Verb OrderWhen a sentence starts with a time word or phrase, the first verb jumps in front of the subject.