Gude Mariye
everyday
In Pennsylvania Dutch you say Gude Mariye for "good morning". It is the everyday morning greeting in Pennsylvania German communities. It is also called Wie geht's?
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| Gude Mariye | everyday |
| Wie geht's? | follow up |
People often follow the greeting with Wie geht's?, which means "how are you?"
Which one should you use?
Pennsylvania Dutch is not Dutch. It is a German dialect, and Gude Mariye is close to standard German Guten Morgen.
Did you know?
- The name "Pennsylvania Dutch" comes from Deitsch, meaning German, not from the Netherlands.
Examples in context
- Gude Mariye, wie geht's?Good morning, how are you?
Example conversation
Eli greets his neighbor Sarah at the fence of their farm in Lancaster County.
- EliGude Mariye, Sarah.Good morning, Sarah.
- SarahGude Mariye, Eli. Wie geht's?Good morning, Eli. How are you?
- EliGut, un du?Good, and you?
