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Plautdietsch-English Dictionary by Jack Thiessen 550 PAGES

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THE JACK THIESSEN PLAUTDIETSCH DICTIONARY

*FINAL REVISED AND MOST UP TO DATE EDITION*

Learn and achieve greater fluency of Low German within this beautiful and unique dialect. Plautdietsch is such an interesting and enjoyable language as it contains so many nuances of humor in its translation and individual interpretation. This dictionary is a great resource for young and old! Reminisce with the familiar Low German phrases of yesteryear or learn some new terms that you never knew existed. You’ll spend hours of sheer enjoyment with this amazing dialect of the Mennonite culture! Includes Plautdietsch to English and also English to Plautdietsch.

This dictionary is the definitive life’s’ work of the late professor Jack Thiessen.   He dubbed this extensive labor of love, “his life’s calling”.  This revised edition has taken the better part of 50 years to be refined and readied for publication.  Today, this Plautdietsch dictionary edition is widely regarded as the largest and most complete and definitive Low German dictionary compilation in the world.   A limited number of copies were printed and are still available. These dictionaries are worthy to be considered a family heirloom for future generations. Get yours while stock lasts!  

550 pages, soft cover.

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