Pennsylvania Dutch (Noun)
Meaning
A dialect of High German spoken in parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Amish community in Lancaster County still speaks Pennsylvania Dutch as their primary language.
- Many older residents in Maryland can still converse fluently in Pennsylvania Dutch.
- Linguists have been studying the dialect of Pennsylvania Dutch to better understand its evolution.
- Pennsylvania Dutch is primarily spoken by the Amish and conservative Mennonites in the region.
- Local traditions and customs are often preserved through the continued use of Pennsylvania Dutch.