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I think you may be referring to "Pennsylvania Dutch" dialect, which derives from the Swiss and German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania during the 17th-18th centuries.
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What are the main languages used in Pennsylvania?
English is the dominant language followed by Spanish, Pennsylvania Duth and German.
What language did the first printed work from Pennsylvania appear?
German
Do people from Pennsylvania speak English?
Most people from Pennsylvania speak English as its a state in the United States of America, whose national language is English, though unofficial. There are members of Amish and Mennonite sects, known as the Pennsylvania Dutch, who speak German as a first language.
Can Pennsylvania Dutch speakers understand standard German?
For the most part, no. Pennsylvania German (once called Pennsylvania Dutch) is a different dialect, bordering on being a different language. But with a lot of patience, they can cross the language barrier fairly easily.
What is 'Welcome' in Pennsylvania German?
Wilkom is a Pennsylvania Dutch equivalent of 'Welcome'. Such is the name of the language, because of the geographic range of its occurrence. For example, there are communities in such areas of Pennsylvania as Lancaster County where it has been passed down through generations of Amish families.
What laguages are spoken in Pennsylvania?
i think they speak...english, mostly. unless you are an immigrant, then you'd speak your own language
What is Amish normal or normal Amish?
Pennsylvanian dutch or a rough translation of real dutch. Not sure what the question asks, but the above statement should be clarified. Pennsylvania Dutch is the language spoken by the Amish. It is a German dialect going back to the time when the Amish first arrived in Pennsylvania in the 17th century. It has evolved over time and is unlike German spoken in Germany. Real Dutch is a language spoken in the Netherlands (Holland). It is a Germanic language, but unlike German and neither one can understand each other. Why do they refer to the Amish language as Pennsylvania Dutch? The Germans refer to their language as Deutsch, which sounds a lot like Dutch. In fact Germans call their country Deutschland.
How many languages do Amish people know?
Typically 3 languages. Pennsylvania Dutch, English and High German. With proficeny in that order. High German is used during worship and Bible reading, but is often not totally comprehended. Pennsylvania Dutch is their native and first learned language. English is learned in school and used to conduct business and interact with the english. As a side note, Pennsylvania Dutch is a spoken language and is not traditionally written.
What is the purpose for pssa testing?
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is a standardized test administered to public schools in the state of Pennsylvania. Students in grades 3-8 are assessed in English language arts skills and mathematics.
What does Wyoming mean in the American Indian language?
From the Delaware Indian word, meaning "mountains and valleys alternating"; the same as the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania
Can Amish people speak English?
Yes. Their first language is Pennsylvania Dutch- (a dialect of German). They speak only this language until they get to be around six at the time they start school. Then they begin to learn English.
What languages are spoken in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania?
English is the primary language spoken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. However, due to its diverse population, there are also speakers of various languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, German, and others.
