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: Prepositions – diveyya, difunn, ditzu, difoah
When to use prepositions like veyyich and diveyya, funn and difunn, ditzu, and difoah.
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Worksheet: Location and Direction
Read the whole article: Worksheet: Location and DirectionLearn how to use location and direction words in sentences with this language worksheet.
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When to Use ‘am’ With -ing Verbs
Read the whole article: When to Use ‘am’ With -ing VerbsWhen should you use ‘am’ in front of an ‘-ing’ verb?
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Eahsht vs S’eahsht vs Seahsht
Read the whole article: Eahsht vs S’eahsht vs SeahshtAll three words mean first. So what is the difference between eahsht, s’eahsht, and seahsht?
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Adjectives vs Past Tense Verbs
Read the whole article: Adjectives vs Past Tense VerbsSome past adjectives are spelled the same as past tense verbs. How can you tell them apart? Why does it matter?
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Ay, Ayn, Ayns, and Vann
Read the whole article: Ay, Ayn, Ayns, and VannAy, ayns, ayn, and vann can all mean one. Yet they do not mean the same thing. Here’s when to use each.
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Signals of Thought Changes
Read the whole article: Signals of Thought ChangesThoughts affect the verb order in PG sentences, and complex sentences may contain several thoughts. How do you recognize these thought changes?
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Past Tense Verbs that Use “Sei”
Read the whole article: Past Tense Verbs that Use “Sei”Past tense verbs need a helper verb when speaking about the past. Most of the time that helper verb is a form of havva. However, there are some past tense words that use a form of sei. Which ones?
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Shtill vs Alsnoch vs Noch vs Doch
Read the whole article: Shtill vs Alsnoch vs Noch vs DochShtill, alsnoch, noch, and doch all mean still. But each word means something different.
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Nee Nett vs Selayva Nett
Read the whole article: Nee Nett vs Selayva NettBoth phrases mean never. As with many similar words that mean the same thing, it’s often a matter of picking which sounds and flows better in the sentence.