Plautdietsch word of the day: tjliene portzeltje

Plautdietsch word of the day: tjliene portzeltje

Pronounced ch-leen- i port-zel-chi

What it sounds like:  a Portuguese dish

Direct translation: a small dough fritter (portzeltje) with raisins.

What it means? An affectionate term for cute chubby little girl.

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