What 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 person is not talking down about the other person. It is simply a way to refer to someone who is not Deitsh (or those who have left the Amish or Mennonite religion).
What does hohchi leit mean?
It’s the opposite of Deitshi leit. It is used by Deitshi leit to talk about someone who is not Deitsh (native speaker or of a Deitsh background).
For example, a person who is white, black, asian, hispanic, or any other nationality or culture would be considered hohchi leit.