Pronouncing z’s in Deitsh
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How 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…
hohchi leit
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Read the whole article: hohchi leitWhat does the Pennsylvania Dutch word hohchi leit mean? hohchi leit (noun) = people who are not of a Deitsh culture or background. Opposite of Deitshi leit. What does hohchi leit not mean? This is not a negative term. The…
New Feature: Audio Pronunciation
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Filed in Site InfoRead the whole article: New Feature: Audio PronunciationPennsylvania Dutch follows a pretty consistent set of rules when it comes to pronunciation and spelling. But sometimes you just want to know how to actually say a word in Deitsh. Now you can listen to audio of how to…
pure worship
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Read the whole article: pure worshipPure Worship (phrase) = Used for Pure Worship (of God). Literally Serve God Correctly. Meaning: To serve God in a way that He accepts and that is free from things that would defile or contaminate our worship. Instead of a noun,…
kocha and kucha
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Filed in Confusing WordsRead the whole article: kocha and kuchaCooking and cake—who doesn’t like both? But those words are easy to mix up; not just because they are spelled similarly, and are food-related, but they also sound similar. kocha = to cook Kocha is a verb meaning to cook.…
Version 5, New Features
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Filed in Site InfoRead the whole article: Version 5, New FeaturesThe Words List has come a long way in the last 5 years. Skip to the features list » The Words List began around 2020. A small group in Daviess County, Indiana were learning Deitsh. The list was literally a…
What is the Pennsylvania Dutch Language?
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Read the whole article: What is the Pennsylvania Dutch Language?Pennsylvania Dutch is a unique language that’s a blend of several other languages. Pennsylvania Dutch is spoken in areas of The United States and Canada. The Pennsylvania Dutch language goes by a variety of names—depending on who you ask. 💡…
Tips for Learning Pennsylvania Dutch Language
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Filed in Language TipsRead the whole article: 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 do you actually learn a language? Here are some…
regret and regretted
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Read the whole article: regret and regrettedRegret verb = shpeida Regret noun = regret (use the English word) Regrets noun = di regrets (plural) Learn other Pennsylvania Dutch words in The Words List.
good news and bad news
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Read the whole article: good news and bad newsUsing the English phrases good news and bad news are clear and easy to understand for native Pennsylvania Dutch speakers.