by Suzanne | Jun 1, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs
Proverb: Gleene Grodde hen aa Gift. Translation: Little toads have poison too. What it really means: No viper so little but hath its venom. [Tweet “Can you decipher this penn dutch proverb? “Little toads have poison too.””] Are you new here?...
by Suzanne | May 25, 2016 | Amish Proverbs
Proverb: Graad wie der Herr sie zu der Dier nausgelosst hot. Translation: Just as the Lord let them out the doors. What it really means: Naked. [Tweet “Can you decipher this penn dutch proverb? “Just as the Lord let them out the doors.””] Are...
by Suzanne | May 18, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs, Amish Wisdom
Proverb: Er kann net hinnerschich un net varschich. Translation: He can’t go forward nor backward. What it really means: He is helpless. [Tweet “”He can’t go forward nor backward.” —Penn Dutch Proverb on @SuzanneWFisher’s...
by Suzanne | May 11, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs, Amish Wisdom
Proverb: Es is genunk Hoi hunne. Translation: There’s enough hay down. What it really means: You’ve said enough. P.S. Stop by my Facebook page to enter to my special giveaway to celebrate The Quieting. [Tweet “”There’s enough hay...
by Suzanne | May 4, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs, Amish Wisdom
Proverb: En gscheit Hinkel legt aa alsemol newich’s Nescht. Translation: Even a clever hen will lay outside the nest. What it really means: Mistakes are made even by the best of families. Good news! The Imposter (e-book only) is on sale for $2.99! Amazon...