Glossary

DUTCH GLOSSARY

Mijnheer—Mister

Moeder – Mother

Vader – Father

Tante--Aunt

Mevrouw – Mrs.

Goedenmiddag – Good afternoon

Juffrouw – Miss

Ja - Yes

Lieveling– darling

mijn liefde – my love

zuster -- sister

Nee – No

Geweldig – splendid

Goedenmorgen – Good morning

Dank u wel – Thank you very much

mijn nicht – my niece

mijn zoon – my son

Zitten – sit

liefje – sweetheart

Wittebroodsweken (white bread weeks) –The name refers to the idea that in the first weeks the marriage has a festive appearance and that only white bread, once a luxury item, would be eaten.

doodshemd –a gown made by the bride for the day of her wedding. After her wedding night, it’s washed and put away. Upon her death, she is buried in it.

oudere zus – big sister; Elder sister

Ik hou van je – I love you

miijn vrouw – my wife

Waar is moeder – Where is Mother

Goedenavond – Good evening

Welterusten – Good night!

mijn hart – my heart

Kalm aan – be quiet

Je bent een idioot – You’re an idiot

Het spijt mij – An apology of the sincere kind.

mijn koningin – my queen

bruidstoet – a bridal parade. The bride and groom, flower girls, witnesses, and parents all line up and parade down to the church for the wedding. This isn’t done as much as it used to be.