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Gibb Sahib Discovering world legacy of shanties by 'Shogun' (266* d) RE: Discovering world legacy of shanties by 'Shogun' 11 Feb 21

I will try to compare Standard German, Platt, Dutch, and English. (It is my **attempt** to convert to Standard German and Dutch equivalent. Someone will correct me, but I think it is close enough for the purpose.)

STANDARD GERMAN:
Und als sie jetzt kommen in den Kanal um zu Stelle
Dort sagt der Teufel, "Jetzt hier mit der Seele!"
[Listen to pronunciation]

PLATT:
Un as se nu kemen in'n Kanal to Stell,
Dar seggt de Düvel, "Nu her mit de Seel!"
[Listen to Hannes Wader recording for pronunciation]

DUTCH:
En als ze nu komen in het kanaal om te stellen,
Daar zegt de duivel: "Nu hier met de ziel!"

ENGLISH literal translation:
An' as they now come in the Channel to stall (anchor)
There says the Devil, "Now here with the soul!"

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