by Linda Byler
Katufla—Potatoes.
Keschta—Chestnuts.
Kinner—Children.
Knecht—A young hired man.
Leid—Verses.
Lunga feeva—Lung fever.
Maud—A helper, usually in the house, to the wife and mother in a family.
Mein Gott! Das Kind schprechen!—My God! The child talks!
Mein Gott im Himmel.—My God in heaven.
Mein Himmlischer Vater, Ich bitte dich hilf mir.—My heavenly Father, I ask you to please help me.
Mein Kind—My child.
Meine Liebchen—My dear one.
Meine liebe Kinner—My dear children.
Mit-dienner—Fellow ministers.
My grund! Die fees. See Fa-freer.—“My grund” is an old High German exclamation of amazement. “Die fees” means “the feet.” “See fa-freer” means “they freeze.”
Ordnung—The Amish community’s agreed-upon rules for living, based upon their understanding of the Bible, particularly the New Testament. The Ordnung varies some from community to community, often reflecting the leaders’ preferences and the local traditions and historical practices.
Ponhaus—Scrapple.
Rumschpringa—A young man who is overdue for a wife.
Sage mihr.—Tell me.
“Schlofe, Buppli, Schlofe”—a lullaby; “Sleep, baby, sleep.”
Schnitza—A lie, a falsehood.
Schöna—Beautiful.
Schpeck—Fat.
Schpence—Ghost.
Schtick—Piece.
Schtill!—Be quiet!
Schtinkiche menna—Smelly men.
Schtoltz—Proud.
Schtump—Dull.
Schtup—Room, or living room.
Seck veggley—Sack (or bag) wagon.
Sell Indian maedle—That Indian girl.
Shaute soch—A pitiful thing.
Siss unfashtendich!—It makes no sense!
Unser Herr—Our Father, referring to God.
Unser Herren Jesu—Our Lord Jesus.
Vass geht au?—What’s going on?
Vass sagsht?—What do you say?
Vesh pettsa sock—Clothespin bag.
Weibsleitich—Having to do with women.
Wunderbahr!—Wonderful!
OTHER BOOKS BY LINDA BYLER
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“Author Linda Byler is Amish, which sets this book apart both in the rich details of Amish life and in the lack of melodrama over disappointments and tragedies. Byler’s writing will leave readers eager for the next book in the series.”
–Publisher’s Weekly review of Wild Horses
LIZZIE SEARCHES FOR LOVE SERIES
BOOK ONE
BOOK TWO
BOOK THREE
TRILOGY
COOKBOOK
SADIE’S MONTANA SERIES
BOOK ONE
BOOK TWO
BOOK THREE
TRILOGY
LANCASTER BURNING SERIES
BOOK ONE
BOOK TWO
BOOK THREE
TRILOGY
HESTER’S HUNT FOR HOME
BOOK ONE
BOOK TWO
BOOK THREE
THE LITTLE AMISH MATCHMAKER
A Christmas Romance
THE CHRISTMAS VISITOR
An Amish Romance
MARY’S CHRISTMAS GOODBYE
An Amish Romance
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Linda Byler was raised in an Amish family and is an active member of the Amish church today. Growing up, Linda loved to read and write. In fact, she still does. Linda is well-known within the Amish community as a columnist for a weekly Amish newspaper.
Linda is the author of three series of novels, all set among the Amish communities of North America: Lizzie Searches for Love, Sadie’s Montana (whose individual titles are Wild Horses, Keeping Secrets, and The Disappearances), and the Lancaster Burning series.
Which Way Home? is the second novel in a new series, Hester’s Hunt for Home, which features the life of a Native American child who is raised by an Amish family in colonial America. The first book in that series is Hester on the Run. A third volume yet to be released, Hester Takes Charge, will complete the series.
Linda has also written three Christmas romances set among the Amish: Mary’s Christmas Goodbye, The Christmas Visitor, and The Little Amish Matchmaker.
Linda has co-authored Lizzie’s Amish Cookbook: Favorite recipes from three generations of Amish cooks!
