ach—oh

Aenti—aunt

Bischt du allrecht?—Are you all right?

Daed—father or dad

denki—thank you

Englisch—non-Plain person, a term used by the Amish and Plain Mennonites

Es iss allrecht.—It is all right.

Frau—wife

Friede dezwische du Zwee.—Peace between you two.

geh—go

Gern gschehne.—You’re welcome.

Grossmammi—grandmother

Guder Marye.—Good morning.

gut—good

hallo—hello

Ich bin gut.—I am good.

Ich kannscht. Bobbeli iss glei do.—I can’t. The baby is almost here.

Iss mei Bobbeli allrecht?—Is my baby all right?

Kann Ich helfe?—Can I help?

Kapp—prayer cap or covering

Kumm! Mach’s schnell!—Come! Make it quick!

Lieb du.—Love you.

Mamm—mom or mother

Nachsicht—forbearance

nee—no

Ordnung—order, set of rules

rumschpringe—running around

schtarkeppich—stubborn

So denk ich aa.—I think so too.

ya—yes

Ya. Ich lieb sell.—Yes. I would love that.