Author: Shawn
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Memorial Words
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Filed in Words of the WeekMemorial (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:
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Meeting Parts Names
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Filed in Words of the WeekThe midweek meeting format was updated in January 2024. Here are the names of the sections and parts in Pennsylvania Dutch.
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Time Words and Verb Order
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Filed in Language TipsWhen a sentence starts with a time word or phrase, the first verb jumps in front of the subject.
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missa nett and daufa nett
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How do you say that something ‘must not’ be done in Pennsylvania Dutch? It’s ‘missa nett’…, right? Actually, it’s ‘daufa nett’. Why?
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patient and geduldich
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When do you use patient and geduldich in Pennsylvania Dutch? When would you use patience and geduld?
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Figures of Speech: Walking and Running
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Pennsylvania Dutch uses some figures of speech that involve walking and running that are similar to English — how are they different?
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shpringa and shprenga
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What’s the difference between the Deitsh words shpringa and shprenga? Both of the words shpringa and shprenga are verbs (action words) that mean to run. Shpringa verb = to run (as in movement, or to work and function) Shprenga verb = to run (as in to operate something else) ℹ See also the Pennsylvania Dutch…
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Daviess County, Indiana
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If you travel to Daviess County or meet someone from here, the first thing that will stand out is their strong southern accent. But you will also notice some other differences.
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yau and yo
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There’s more that one way to say ‘yes’ in Pennsylvania Dutch. Learn how and when to use ‘yau’ and ‘yo’.
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nevlich and dufftich
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Both nevlich and dufftich are adjectives (description words) that mean foggy.