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