prâte

Jersey Dutch

Etymology

From Dutch praten, from Middle Dutch praten.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈprɔːtə/

Verb

prâte

1. to talk, to speak
   • 1912, Dialect Notes, volume 3, page 472:

     Kän je Däuts prâte?

     Can you speak Jersey Dutch?

Synonyms

• sprêke