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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 how to use the words.
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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.
Latest Pennsylvania Dutch Lesson Guides
- In-Page Word Search Speed ImprovementsWant to find a word on The Words List without a lot of scrolling? There are 2 features: The Filter by word search was first released a little over a year ago along with other new features. The original version… Read more: In-Page Word Search Speed Improvements
- How to Use Contractions in Pennsylvania DutchEnglish speakers use a lot of contractions when they talk. Some people more than others. When you use contractions in Pennsylvania Dutch you will sound more natural. What is a contraction? A contraction is a shorter way of squishing 2… Read more: How to Use Contractions in Pennsylvania Dutch
- Pennsylvania Dutch Word GameGleichsht du games shpeela? (Do you like playing games?) Try the new Pennsylvania Dutch word game: Huddel. (💡pronounced: Hud’-ul) It’s inspired by Wordle. But in Huddel, the secret word is a 5-letter Deitsh word. The goal is to try to… Read more: Pennsylvania Dutch Word Game
- gans vs goahWhen should you use the Pennsylvania Dutch words gans and goah in a sentences. Let’s look at the differences between the two.
- Memorial WordsArticle updated: March 6, 2026 Memorial of Jesus’ Death Words Here are a few common words that are used in Pennsylvania Dutch when talking about the Memorial of Christ’s Death (also known as ’s Ohdenkes Funn da Jesus sei Doht).… Read more: Memorial Words
- Pronouncing z’s in DeitshHow do you pronounce the letter z in Pennsylvania Dutch words like: katz, zvay, zeit, butza, zung? Some call it a ts sound (/ts/‑like sound). It’s the same sound as the 2nd z in the English word pizza. It also… Read more: Pronouncing z’s in Deitsh