Plautdietsch Word of the Day

Plautdietsch word of the day: enspitjare

Plautdietsch word of the day: enspitjare

Today's word of the day is brought to you by my very good friend Erdman, who grew up in Paraguay and now makes his home with his wife in Manitoba Canada.  Thank you Erdman!  I'd never heard of this term before. Plautdietsch word of the day: enspitjare What it sounds like: a Mexican dance like the cha cha.  What it really means: in English, to put by, to set aside, to be kept for and preserve for the future.  A common practice among Mennonites the world over.  Examples, canning, freezing, storing food in the cellar or any means that were...

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Plautdietsch word of the day: trajchtmoaka

Plautdietsch word of the day: trajchtmoaka

Däs die met kauntfetsol enschmäaren.

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Schnetje for Everyone!

Schnetje for Everyone!

Here we see Joap & Neeta Zavotsje heading out for their annual pioneer trek.

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What are the most popular Mennonite foods? Menno Survey Says!

What are the most popular Mennonite foods?  Menno Survey Says!

We asked 200 people from Newton Kansas:  What are the most popular Mennonite foods?

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Plautdietsch word of the Day

Plautdietsch word of the Day

The visit was going very well until Leina mentioned that a local clothing store was having a sale............

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