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A lot of Germans settled in Pennsylvania. They are called The Deutsch (pronounced do-ich'). People started saying Dutch instead of do-ich'. it was a more English way of saying Deutsch. The Pennsylvania Dutch are German, not Holland Dutch. Germany had the deutsche mark for their currency before the Euro's.
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What is livermush called in Pennsylvania German?
It's known as Scrapple.
Why are Amish called Pennsylvania Dutch when they speak German?
The term "Pennsylvania Dutch" refers to the Amish and other German-speaking immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania during the 18th and 19th centuries. The term "Dutch" is a corruption of the word "Deutsch," which means "German" in German itself. Although the Amish primarily speak a dialect of German known as Pennsylvania German, the misnomer persisted in popular usage, leading to the name "Pennsylvania Dutch." This reflects the cultural and linguistic heritage of these communities rather than their linguistic accuracy.
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.
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 is the phone number of the German Society Of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Pennsylvania?
The phone number of the German Society Of Pennsylvania is: 215-627-2332.
Where is the German Society Of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Pennsylvania located?
The address of the German Society Of Pennsylvania is: 611 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3505
Where is the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown Pennsylvania located?
The address of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center is: 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, PA 19530
What has the author Harry Hess Reichard written?
Harry Hess Reichard has written: 'Pennsylvania German verse' -- subject(s): German-American poetry, Pennsylvania German dialect
What is the web address of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown Pennsylvania?
The web address of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center is: www.kutztown.edu/community/pgchc/index1.htm
