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