Glossary

Ach—Oh (an expression of surprise)

App schtellt—forbidden

Ausbund—German hymnal

Bowa feesich—bare feet

Die Englishy—the English (non-Amish people)

Doggie fils—a casserole made with sliced hot dogs and cubed bread

Glaeyne frau—my little wife

Greishas—yelling

Grosfeelich—haughty

Gute nacht, Kinna—Good night, children

Hausfrau—housewife

Hesslich—seriously

Kinna—children

Komm na—come now

Kommet—come

Maud—maid

Mold oh—Look here

Opp im kopp—mentally ill; literally, off in the head

Patties noona—Hands down, an expression meaning to pray before a meal

Rumschpringa—The period when young teenagers begin dating

Schnitza—lie

Unbekimmat—uncaring