The Differences Between Two Plautdietsch Dictionaries
When Andrew started The Daily Bonnet in 2016 there was not a single Mennonite Low German dictionary in print and available for purchase. I remember […]
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5 Questions With YouTube Sensation, Dietsche Mejal!
Marcela Enns, also known as Dietsche Mejal, is a Youtuber who lives in the Mennonite community of Chihuahua, Mexico. She creates content about Mennonites, highlighting […]
I Wish I Knew How to Speak Plautdietsch
Somehow it was ingrained in me to assume, growing up, that the Plautdietsch language was old, outdated, and “prawst” — uncouth. (Is it ironic to […]
How’s Your Plautdietsch? Test Your Knowledge of Mennonite Low German.
Many Swiss Mennonites and Amish speak Pennsylvania Dutch. (You can test your knowledge of that language here). However, the language of many Russian Mennonites is […]