Memorial Words
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Filed in Words of the Week
Pennsylvania Dutch Language Lesson Guides
Brief language guides & articles for learning how to use similar words in Deitsh.
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Read the whole article: Memorial Words
Memorial (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…
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Meeting Parts Names
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Filed in Words of the WeekRead the whole article: Meeting Parts NamesThe 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 TipsRead the whole article: Time Words and Verb OrderWhen 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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Read the whole article: missa nett and daufa nettHow 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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Read the whole article: patient and geduldichWhen 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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Read the whole article: Figures of Speech: Walking and RunningPennsylvania 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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Read the whole article: shpringa and shprengaWhat’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…
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Daviess County, Indiana
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Read the whole article: Daviess County, IndianaIf 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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Read the whole article: yau and yoThere’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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Read the whole article: nevlich and dufftichBoth nevlich and dufftich are adjectives (description words) that mean foggy.