Austrianspeaking
Austrianspeaking refers to the use of the German language in Austria, encompassing both the standardized form used in education and public life and the wide spectrum of regional dialects. In linguistic terms, it describes the speech community of Austria and its varieties within the broader German-speaking world.
The Austrian linguistic landscape is characterized by a continuum between Standard Austrian German and numerous local
Lexical differences are a notable aspect of Austrianspeaking. Austrian German uses several terms that differ from
Officially, German is the predominant language of Austria, with recognized regional languages and communities contributing to