Härjott

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.