Härjott

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

  • Härgott (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

Här (“Lord”) +‎ Jott (“God”). Compare German Herrgott.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛə̯jɔt/

Proper noun

Härjott m

  1. (Ripuarian) God; the Lord
    De Minsche luure der en de Ooge, ävver der Härjott süht der en et Hätz.
    People look into your eyes, but God sees into your heart.

Usage notes

  • This is the normal word for God. The synonym Jott is used chiefly with some apposition or other specification.
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