Härjott

Central Franconian edit

Alternative forms edit

Härgott (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈhɛə̯jɔt/

Proper noun edit

Härjott m

(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 edit

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

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