Dutch

The Dutch phrase for heavy cream is slagroom.

The English phrase “postcode” is translated into Dutch as postcode. The term refers to a sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address.

In Pennsylvania Dutch you say Gude Mariye for “good morning”. It is the everyday morning greeting in Pennsylvania German communities.

In Dutch, ‘what do you mean?’ is said as wat bedoel je? This phrase is used to ask someone to explain or clarify what they have just said.

The Dutch word for tulip is tulp. tulp is the standard noun used to refer to the tulip plant.

The English phrase “great grandpa” is translated into Dutch as overgrootvader. The term is used to refer to the father of one’s grandparent.

The English phrase “good” is translated into Dutch as goed. As an adjective, goed describes something that is pleasant or enjoyable.

The Dutch word for Thursday is donderdag. donderdag is a masculine noun used to refer to the specific day of the week.

The English word mirror is spiegel in Dutch. spiegel refers to a smooth reflecting surface.

A common way to say bye in Pennsylvania Dutch is Mach’s gut, “take care”. A host often adds Kumm widder, “come again”. Mach’s gut works with anyone.