We all know that us Mennonites may be a bit bashful at showing love and affection. So here are just a few Plautdietsch sayings to help you express your love on February 14th.
- Dien kompst borscht schmatjt mie krakjt soo goot aus miene mame äaj’t. (Your cabbage soup tastes just as good as my mothers’) A romantic way of saying that your mumtje can cook just as good as your mom!
- Diene tweibach lote mie oba seja schmock. (Your tweibach look so beautiful to me) A lot of effort goes into making tweibach, so give your sweetheart a compliment on how beautiful they look instead of just reaching for the butter.
- Du daist mie opphetzen. (you are getting me excited) It may be rare that your oomtje takes his own dishes to the sink, but this is a good phrase to use when it happens and shows him the way to your heart.
- Ech ha mie an rein’et hamd aun jetrocke. (I put on a clean shirt) This could be a real signal to let your sweetheart know that you’re ready to take your relationship to the next level.
- Du best di Schmaunt-fat too miene kielke. (You are the Schmaunt-fat to my Kielke) This is more for the Menno man who really wants to say, “you know the way to my heart AND my stomach”!
- And lastly, the ultimate one-word declaration of Menno love; Schlapst? (are you sleeping?) No explanation needed ;-)
Remember, Feburary 14th is Menno’s Romance Day! Take some time to show your sweetheart, that you’d make the long trip to Jant Sied, just to see her….all over again!
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