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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.
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Were the Dutch a major ethnicity in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania Dutch relates to Deutsch, i.e. German.
Why were German immigrants referred to as the Pennsylvania dutch?
German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries were referred to as the Pennsylvania Dutch due to a linguistic misunderstanding. The term "Dutch" is derived from the word "Deutsch," which means "German" in German itself. As these immigrants spoke a dialect of German, English speakers mistakenly associated "Deutsch" with "Dutch," leading to the enduring term. Despite the name, the Pennsylvania Dutch primarily comprised German-speaking settlers, including the Amish and Mennonites.
What does the Pennsylvania German phrase 'Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen Herr Zebaoth ' mean?
This is not Pennsylvania German. It is Standard German:Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, Herr Zebaoth"How lovely are your apartments, Mr. Zebaoth"
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.
Where is German spoken in Namibia?
German speakers can be found almost anywhere in the country, but the largest populations of German speakers are in Windhoek and Swakopmund.
When was German Society of Pennsylvania created?
German Society of Pennsylvania was created in 1764.
Corruption of a German word used as a term for German immigrants in Pennsylvania?
These German Pennsylvania immigrants are called the Pennsylvania Dutch, a misnomer- the German word for German is "Deutsch," but these people were mistakenly called Dutch.
Are the Pennsylvania Dutch really Dutch?
They were German immigrants the term is really Deutsch for German. I understand that the German immigrants that left Germany in the 17th century seeking religious freedom, settled in Pennsylvania and when they were asked where they were from? They answered in German the German word "Deutsch" which means Germany. The English speaking Pennsylvanians understood it to mean they were from Dutch land, where in fact they were saying they were from Germany.
Why are Amish called 'Pennsylvania Dutch'?
Amish people speak Pennsylvania German, but they are not called Pennsylvania German. Pennsylvania dutch are actually just any people of German descent who settled in Pennsylvania. When the Germans came to Pennsylvania, people thought they were saying "dutch" when they were actually saying "deutch" which means German.
What has the author Albert F Buffington written?
Albert F. Buffington has written: 'Reichard Collection of Early Pennsylvania German Dialogues and Plays (Pennsylvania German Series)' 'Pennsylvania German Secular Folksongs (Pennsylvania German, Vol 8)'
What is the web address of the German Society Of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Pennsylvania?
The web address of the German Society Of Pennsylvania is: http://www.germansociety.org
What language is spoken in Bavarian?
Bavarian is a dialect of German spoken in the region of Bavaria--in south Germany, bordering on Switzerland and Austria. It is a very distinct dialect, but its speakers can also speak and understand High German.
