GLOSSARY OF SHIPSHEWANA AMISH WORDS

ach—oh

boppli—baby

daed—father

dat—dad, father

danki—thank you

Englischer—non-Amish person

freind—friend

gem gschehne—you’re welcome

Gotte’s wille—God’s will

grandkinner—grandchildren

gut—good

haus—house

kaffi—coffee

kapp—prayer covering

kinner—children

mamm—mom

mammi—grandma

nein—no

Rumspringa—running around; time before an Amish young person has officially joined the church; provides a bridge between childhood and adulthood.

schweschder—sister

Was iss letz?—What’s wrong?

wilkumm—welcome

wunderbaar—wonderful

ya—yes