Article 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).
- Memorial of Christ’s Death = ’s Ohdenkes Funn da Jesus sei Doht
- Note: It’s important to include the words ‘funn da Jesus sei doht‘ because ohdenkes by itself would not be clear
- pass (around) (verb) = rumm passa
Miah zayla’s broht rumm passa. - the Passover = da Passover
- lost (verb) = faloahra past tense
The following articles may also be helpful to find phrases involving the Memorial and Jesus’ death: