Kumm her
everyday
To say come here in Pennsylvania Dutch, say Kumm her. It is what parents call to children and friends call across the yard.
Meaning: asking someone to approach (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Kumm is "come" and her means "here", toward the speaker.
How do you pronounce it?
Kumm her sounds close to "koom hair".
Did you know?
- Kumm widder, "come again", is a common way to say goodbye to a guest.
Examples in context
- Kumm her, ich will dir ebbes weise.Come here, I want to show you something.
- Kumm her un ess!Come here and eat!
Example conversation
Mother Anna calls her son Eli in from the garden.
- AnnaEli, kumm her!Eli, come here!
- EliIch kumm!I am coming!
- AnnaEs Esse iss faerdich.The food is ready.
