Glossary

ach—oh

Bischt allrecht, Liewer?—Are you all right, dear?

Bobbeli—baby

Dabber schpring—Run quick

Daed—father or dad; pronounced “dat”

denki—thank you

draus in da Welt—out in the world

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

Gott—God

Grossdaadi—grandfather

gross dank—many thanks

Grossmammi—grandmother

gut—good

hallo—hello

Ich bin gut.—I am good.

Iss sell du?—Is it you?

Kapp—prayer cap or covering

kumm—come

Mamm—mom or mother

Mammi—grandmother

mei Lieb—my love

nee—no

Ordnung—order; set of rules

rumschpringe—running around

ya—yes