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What language is mostly spoken in Austria?

Although Croatian, Hungarian, Slovenian, Turkish, and other languages are spoken by the various minority groups, nearly all people in Austria speak German, The dialect of German spoken in Austria, except in the west, is Bavarian, sometimes called Austro-Bavarian.

About seven million people speak Bavarian in Austria. A Middle Bavarian subdialect is spoken chiefly in Ober- and Niederösterreich as well as in Vienna. A Southern Bavarian subdialect is spoken in Tirol (including southern Tirol), in Kärnten, and in parts of Steiermark, The speech of most of the remainder of the country’s inhabitants tends to shade into one or the other of those subdialects.

In the west, however, an Alemannic (Swiss) dialect prevails: the inhabitants of Vorarlberg and parts of western Tirol are Alemannic in origin, having cultural and dialectal affinities with the German Swiss to the west and Swabians in Germany to the north.

Is Dutch spoken in Austria?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Languages of Austria
Official	German (Austrian German)
Recognised	Alemannic Austro-Bavarian
Regional	Croatian ( Burgenland ), Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romani, Italian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, and Yiddish (historically)
Minority	Bosnian, Serbian, Turkish
Foreign	German English (73%) French (11%) Italian (9%)
Signed	Austrian Sign Language
Keyboard layout	QWERTZ
Source	ebs_386_en.pdf ( europa.eu )

The languages of Austria include German, the official language and lingua franca ; Austro-Bavarian, the main dialect outside Vorarlberg ; Alemannic, the main dialect in Vorarlberg; and several minority languages.

Do you speak English in Austria?

Conclusion – Austria is an interesting country to put under the microscope when it comes to the languages, speech and writing used across its provinces. The mother tongue of the majority of its residents is either German or Austro-Bavarian, while Alemannic is also a language of significance.

The country is also home to a rich patchwork of minority languages, with pockets of speakers scattered across its regions. Some of these languages (Turkish and Serbian, for example), have arrived in Austria largely as a result of economic drivers. Other tongues (such as Bosnian) have largely come to Austria due to political and historic factors.

The majority of Austrians speak German, while a significant proportion of the population also speak Austro-Bavarian. In addition, nearly three quarters of Austrians speak English proficiently. Within this mix of languages, there is plenty of scope for business translators to make a good living.

Does Austria speak German or Dutch?

Austrian German, Not German German – Austrian German is the lingua franca and official language of Austria, used in education, media and administrative communications. Austrian German is mutually intelligible with Standard German, with some differences in terms of accent and vocabulary.

However, German-speaking visitors might get tripped up by certain regional dialects in some parts of the country, including the local Viennese dialect, which is far less recognizable to German speakers. It gets more complicated than that, because Austrian German is a version of German that’s influenced by Austro-Bavarian, which is the unofficial native language of Austria.

Technically, German is the main “second language” of Austria, but just about everyone in Austria speaks it, with the exception of some older folks living in rural areas.

Where do they speak Dutch in the world?

There are around 23 million native speakers of Dutch worldwide. Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders) and Suriname. Dutch is also an official language of Aruba, Curaçao and St Maarten.

Can I speak English in Vienna?

BEING A RESPECTFUL VISITOR: SOME CULTURAL DOS AND DON’TS FOR VISITING AUSTRIA Prepared by Bob Corbett April 2001 Recently I sat down with a significantly large group of Austrian and other European students to ask: what are some key things you would recommend to Americans who are coming to Vienna which would be those things to do and those things not to do.

1. Americans are very often much too loud and boisterous. Viennese tend to be more reserved and find the loud and raucous behavior very offensive.
2. This is a German speaking nation. Americans are notorious (and regarded as extremely obnoxious) in expecting that people will speak English. In the first district of Vienna, a major tourist area, many people do in fact speak English. But outside that district most shop people, even restaurant people do not, or speak very little. What bothers people is not the difficulties of communication, but the arrogant attitude of Americans that people SHOULD speak English. Again, this is a German speaking country and it would be very useful to put aside the “everyone speaks English” attitude. They don’t. It would also be quite useful to pick up a handful of key German words such as Bitte (please), Danke (thank you), Enschuldegung (excuse me, pardon me) and the general daytime greeting Guten Tag (good day) or Gruss Gott (God’s greeting). Guten Abend is for the evening.
3. The third specially grating fact was tennis shoes and white socks. This makes American stand out even more and is just not done here. Students pointed out that in many of the clubs here in Vienna one cannot even get in with tennis shoes on and current American students living here in the Webster U. dorms confirm this. Viennese do wear jeans now and again. But this is a rather dressy culture and most people do not, or do so only now and again. However, it is the tennis shoes and white socks which seem outlandish to the Viennese.

Other items: I met with different groups at different times and asked the same questions. All of those items listed below came up several times in different groups, thus they are clearly not isolated views. These are not in any particular order; just bits of advice.

• When going into a shop, especially smaller ones, but even larger ones, greet the sales person. A “Guten Tag” or “Gruss Gott” is simply expected of well-mannered persons. This even includes out-door markets and such.
• Beware the 24 hour military style time telling. In the U.S. we use A.M. and P.M. and repeat 1-12. In all of Europe time is told on a 24 hour basis. Thus the U.S.1 P.M. is 13:00; ten in the evening in U.S. talk is 22:00 here.T.V. listings, movie times, closing times, concert times – just everything is listed and spoken of in 24 hour clock time.
• It is not wise or polite to make jokes about the Nazi past of Germany and Austria. It is in no way at all taken to be a topic of humor. It is best not to bring this topic up unless you are relatively close to the people you are talking to. It’s just not polite.
• Sales taxes are not added at the counter when you buy things. It is already added in on the shelf prices or on the menu or whatever other price list you see. Taxes are high, but added in long before you buy.
• Watch where you walk!!! Austrians have lots of dogs and. just watch it are you will be cleaning your shoes all the time.
• Dogs must be trained here and licensed. They are incredibly well trained and thus can do many things dogs can’t do in the U.S. Almost all restaurants, including (and perhaps even specially) very fancy ones, allow people to bring their dogs in with them and they sit under the table. They are well behaved and, astonishingly, dogs virtually NEVER bark. It is eerie. However, it is extremely rude to ever touch anyone’s dog without express permission of the owner. This will get you in trouble and people will often get very angry. Dogs are trained not to be approached and to protect the owner. Touching someone’s dog is a very bad idea.
• I heard the term “personal bubble” several times in discussing the seeming aloofness or even unfriendliness of Austrians. People are definitely much more reserved than most Americans and appear unfriendly. My Austrian friends insist they are not, they just respect each other’s “personal bubble.” Austrians may thus seem unfriendly to you personally. Austrians insist this has nothing to do with a person’s nationality. They are just as reserved with Austrians.
• “Bitte rechts stehen” Please stand to the right. On the public transportation system, especially the sub-ways (U-bahn), there are escalators, lots of them. There are signs on the walls telling you to “Bitte rechts stehen.” Please stand to the right. The escalators can accommodate two lines of people. Those in a hurry may get on the escalator and continue walking. Those just wishing to ride should stand to the right and leave the left aisle open. Many Americans get yelled at and leave a very bad impression on Austrians when they stand two-by-two to talk with a friend. This just is not acceptable behavior and people will often bump right into you and demand you move over. Be polite and respect this aspect of the culture. Don’t stand side-by-side, but single file to the right.
• Herr Doktor Professor. Special thanks to Elizabeth Attlmayr from the University of Innsbruck for this addition. She writes: Just one thing you might want to add to your page about behaviour in Austria is the importance of academic titles. Austria is quite a hirarchical society when you get down to it and most people, especially in an academic context, but not only there, are touchy about their titles. To omit the title (Professor, Doktor, Magister) is seen as quite an insult, especially when it happens from a student to a member of the academic staff. It always makes me cringe to hear our American Exchange students address my Professor as “Mr Schmidt”. I know this is a bit alien to non-Austrians, but there it is! We make jokes about out mania for titles, but even so, a lot of people are offended when the title is omitted.

Bob Corbett : BEING A RESPECTFUL VISITOR: SOME CULTURAL DOS AND DON’TS FOR VISITING AUSTRIA

When did Austria own the Netherlands?

Austrian Netherlands, (1713–95), provinces located in the southern part of the Low Countries (roughly comprising present Belgium and Luxembourg), which made up what had been the major portion of the Spanish Netherlands, Following the death of the Habsburg Charles II of Spain (1700), Spain and the Spanish territories had passed to the Bourbon grandson of Louis XIV, Philippe d’Anjou (Philip V).

None of the other major powers in Europe—the Habsburgs, the Dutch Republic, and the English—would accept French succession: the War of the Spanish Succession ensued. When the Spanish possessions were divided in the Treaties of Utrecht in 1713, the Spanish Netherlands fell to the Holy Roman emperor Charles VI.

It was known as the Austrian Netherlands until 1795. The Treaty of Antwerp (also known as the Treaty of the Barriers, 1715) further provided that the Austrian administration of the southern Low Countries would remain essentially unchanged from the Spanish rule; the official organ of the region was simply transferred from Madrid to Vienna.

As the natural prince of the Austrian Netherlands, Charles VI was subject to the same agreements as his predecessors. The autonomy of the cities and states and the ascendancy of the Roman Catholic Church were to remain intact. The one exception to this continuance of conditions was the quartering of Dutch troops against French invasion.

Charles’s initial attempt to improve the economy of the region—the establishment of a trading company—was blocked by the Dutch and the English. He eventually dissolved the company and turned his attentions to the problem of Habsburg succession. Despite his efforts on his daughter’s behalf, Maria Theresa was challenged as soon as she took up the sceptre in 1740.

During the subsequent War of the Austrian Succession, the French took advantage of the Prussian challenge to Maria Theresa and invaded Flanders in 1744. Soon all the Austrian Netherlands except Limburg and Luxembourg fell to the French. They were restored to Austria in 1748. During the rule of Maria Theresa, the Austrian Netherlands again began to prosper as it had during the first half of the Spanish regime.

Still, the Austrians were unused to the republican spirit of the southern provinces. When Joseph II succeeded his mother to the throne in 1780, he attempted to force his Enlightenment ideas on the people. In 1783 he abolished contemplative orders, declaring them useless.

• In 1786 individual religious fraternities were regrouped into a single entity.
• Seminaries were disbanded and replaced with state schools.
• In 1787 Joseph negated the centuries-old privileges he had sworn to uphold and eliminated the ruling councils and judiciary bodies on which the people had come to depend.

The people were outraged at his interference. Their objection caused some of his edicts to be suspended, but the spirit of the acts remained. When certain rebellious leaders were castigated, a revolution centred in the province of Brabant erupted (1789–90).

The Brabant Revolution was for a time successful. A republic was proclaimed by the rebels, but it was unable to withstand internal conflicts and external pressures. Regardless of revolutions, the peasants continued to support the emperor. The republic fell within a year. In 1790 Joseph died and the new emperor, Leopold II, offered a restoration of all rights.

When for various reasons his offer was refused, the Austrian resorted to military action. Into this confusion rode the French Revolutionaries in 1792, and they were welcomed as liberators. Austrian rule held sway in 1792–93, but the French were determined to stay. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Subscribe Now

What country speaks Dutch the most?

The two biggest groups of native speakers are the around 17 million people that live in the Netherlands and the 6.5 million in Belgium. But Dutch is an official language in six countries, so apart from the Netherlands and Belgium, it is also an official language in Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Aruba and Suriname.

Is Vienna friendly to tourists?

Vienna is a very safe city – with a lot to offer tourists, whether they are solo, a couple, or a family. Whether you have a month to explore this wonderful city or just three days in Vienna, you’ll find plenty to love in this safe, clean, European city.

Are people friendly in Vienna?

In the Expat City Ranking 2022, Vienna lands in an average 27th place out of 50. On the plus side, it ranks in the top 10 of the Quality of Life Index (7th), mainly due to Travel & Transit (1st) and Health & Well-Being (2nd). Expats in Vienna describe public transportation as easily available (97% happy vs.73% globally) and affordable (90% vs.70% globally).

Both the availability (3rd) and the affordability (4th) of healthcare, as well as its quality (9th), receive great results too. Vienna also offers the respondents a pleasant urban environment (86% happy vs.67% globally) and various “green” goods and services (83% vs.64% globally). “I like the huge variety of things to do and the ability to get around with public transportation,” says a US American expat.

Even so, Vienna is not that expensive, ranking ninth in the Personal Finance Index : 54% rate the cost of living positively (vs.45% globally). However, the Ease of Settling In Index (50th) is a major drawback. Here, Vienna is the worst-rated city worldwide, also coming in last place for Local Friendliness (50th).

Expats describe the local residents as unfriendly in general (43% unhappy vs.17% globally) and towards foreign residents in particular (46% vs.18% globally). Moreover, 54% have a hard time making local friends (vs.37% globally). Another 32% do not feel welcome in Vienna (vs.16% globally) — the city ranks last for this factor as well.

“I really dislike the grumpiness and the unfriendliness,” an expat from Sweden shares. In the other indices, Vienna has a fairly average performance, with some top results balancing out a few subpar ones. In the Working Abroad Index (26th), 68% of expats consider their job secure (vs.59% globally), while 66% view their work-life balance favorably (vs.62% globally).

Still, 23% are unhappy with their career opportunities (vs.22% globally), and 35% think the business culture does not encourage creativity (vs.26% globally). When it comes to Expat Essentials (28th), housing in Vienna is considered easy to afford (9th). Moreover, 79% of expats find it easy to open a local bank account in Vienna (vs.64% globally).

But it was not that simple to get a visa to move there (38th), and the city lags behind for cashless payment options (42nd).

Do they speak Dutch in Vienna?

The answer is no. Vienna’s high-profile language is German. However, you may find some locals who speak Dutch in certain areas as there are a number of Dutch expats in Vienna and some areas around it. Additionally, there are a few schools that offer Dutch classes.

Is it OK to speak German in Austria?

Find out why Austria is the best place to learn German! – Every language has its own wide array of dialects. Some dialects are said to sound more rural and some rather urban. But in most languages, a prevalent variation is always referred to as the “standard”.

1. A language’s standard variation is generally a very clear and accurate representation of said language.
2. Whilst in some countries, the national language’s standard variation is predominantly spoken in formal settings, Standard German is commonly also spoken informally in Austria.
3. That is why Austria is the ideal place to learn German – you get to hear the clear, correct and standardized variation of the German language on a daily basis.

Standard German is most commonly and frequently used in formal as well as informal settings in Austria’s capital, Vienna. Here, people of all generations speak Standard German and even those, who slip into their regional dialects will understand the standard variation perfectly fine. Unlike many other countries, where regional dialects differ from the standard variation so much that they sound like two completely different languages, Austria stands for both unity and individuality. The individual dialects give their speakers a sense of home whereas Standard German is spoken and understood by pretty much everyone – even German speakers from outside of Austria! So you basically get the best of both world all over Austria! The wide use of Standard German is particularly helpful for German learners who come to Austria to work on their language skills.

This variety is not just the standard in Austria, but the standard for German speakers worldwide. That means, learning the standard variety in Austria will equip you with the necessary skills to communicate with German speakers across the globe. The best part about Standard German is that is does not demand perfection.

Even if you have an accent whilst speaking German, you will be understood by your fellow German speakers. No matter whether you roll your r’s or whether you have difficulty pronouncing the German “ch”-sound, Austrians embrace diversity! Standard German is the variation to unite German speakers from all over the world! So if you’re thinking about learning German, definitely come to Austria! Standard German is spoken everywhere and at the ActiLingua Academy, you will learn the proper vocabulary, grammar and intonation of Standard German. And in your free time, you will pick up Standard German in day to day life, going the gym, ordering coffee, or even when watching Austrian television.

Can an Austrian understand a German?

Austrian German – The variation of German spoken in Austria is known as Austrian German, or Österreichisches Deutsch. Despite their differences, Austrian German and standard German are generally considered to be mutually intelligible, meaning a German will usually understand German from Austria, and vice versa.

Why are Dutch called Dutch?

Dutch – The word comes from a Proto-Germanic word meaning “of the people.” It shares a root with the German word Deutsch, which has led to some confusing names. The name Germans call Germany, for example, is and the people there Deutsch, Dutch and German are related, after all, both being,

As mentioned in the last section, the Netherlands for a time was called Nederduytsch, meaning “of the lower people.” The use of Dutch to refer to the people of the Netherlands doesn’t occur in most languages, however. English is the only language that calls the language spoken in the Netherlands “Dutch.” The Dutch themselves called their language Nederlands, and most other languages have some variation on that theme.

English has thrown around the word Dutch and its various spellings for hundreds of years. One lasting legacy of the willy nilly usage is, which is the name for a branch of the German language that developed in North America. As far as the naming conventions involving the Netherlands goes, English is the odd one out.

How do you say hi in Netherlands?

Hi in Dutch | Rosetta Stone® Learn how to say “hi” plus other common Dutch words and phrases using the award-winning Rosetta Stone app. Start 3-Day Free Trial If you want to say hi in Dutch, you would simply say ” hoi “. The more formal hello is ” hallo “.

1. Regional varieties of “hi” include ” heuj “, ” alo ” and ” huijj ” but sticking to ” hoi ” or ” hallo ” is generally all you need.
2. If you’re considering studying Dutch, know that you’ll benefit from learning one of the major European languages—belonging to a culture with a long history of both travel and trade, plus an attitude of openness to the broader world.

This is fitting, given that Dutch is the official language in so many far-reaching countries—from the Netherlands and Belgium, to Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and Aruba. Because the Dutch are particularly famous for their focus on tolerance and acceptance, Dutch is a wonderful second or even third language to pick up.

At any given moment in the Dutch capital, around 30% of Amsterdam’s population is comprised of out-of-town visitors and tourists. You can definitely use this to your advantage to help you feel more confident diving into the Dutch culture and practising speaking Dutch. Unlike many other cultures, the Dutch are far less likely to be offended if you make a small grammatical mistake (or a few big ones) when learning to speak the language.

Rosetta Stone’s Dynamic Immersion® methodology teaches you to speak the language, not just memorise the words. What makes this approach effective is that we prepare you to use your new language in your everyday life. So, it’s not just about the features, but what you’re able to do because of them.

Which country is Dutch basically from?

How did the Dutch language develop? – Dutch language, also called Netherlandic or Dutch Nederlands, in Belgium called Flemish or Flemish Vlaams, a West Germanic language that is the national language of the Netherlands and, with French and German, one of the three official languages of Belgium,

Although speakers of English usually call the language of the Netherlands “Dutch” and the language of Belgium “Flemish,” they are actually the same language. Dutch, which occurs in both standard and dialectal forms, is the language of most of the Netherlands, of northern Belgium, and of a relatively small part of France along the North Sea immediately to the west of Belgium.

Dutch is also used as the language of administration in Suriname and on the islands of Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius, which together once made up an entity called Netherlands Antilles, Afrikaans, which is a derivative of Dutch, is one of the official languages of South Africa, Britannica Quiz Word Nerd Quiz In the Middle Ages the language was called Dietsc, or Duutsc, historically equivalent to German Deutsch and meaning simply “language of the people,” as contrasted with Latin, which was the language of religion and learning.

The form Duutsc was borrowed into English and gives modern “Dutch.” The official name of the language is Nederlands, or Netherlandic. In the Netherlands it is also called Hollands (Hollandish), reflecting the fact that the standard language is based largely on the dialect of the old province of Holland (now North Holland and South Holland).

The spoken language exists in a great many varieties. Standard Dutch (Standaardnederlands or Algemeen Nederlands) is used for public and official purposes, including instruction in schools and universities. A wide variety of local dialects are used in informal situations, such as among family, friends, and others from the same village (these exist in far more variety than does the English of North America).

Standard Dutch is characterized grammatically by the loss of case endings in the noun. In Belgium efforts were made to give Dutch equal status with French, which had assumed cultural predominance during the period of French rule (1795–1814). In 1938 Dutch was made the sole official language of the northern part of Belgium.

The use of Standard Dutch together with the local dialect is much more widespread among the people of the Netherlands than it is in Belgium. The dialects of the area bounded roughly by Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam are closer to Standard Dutch than are those of the other dialect areas. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Subscribe Now Together with English, Frisian, German, and Luxembourgish, Dutch is a West Germanic language. It derives from Low Franconian, the speech of the Western Franks, which was restructured through contact with speakers of North Sea Germanic along the coast (Flanders, Holland) about 700 ce,

Can you live in Austria with just English?

You will be fine with English in Vienna. In fact, more things are in English now then they were 12 years ago. All ticket machines (public transport) have an English option as well as an option for an English menu at most restaurants in the Inner Stadt. I don’t speak German and I’ve lived here for nearly 10 years.

Can you live in Vienna without German?

While it is possible to navigate your expat life in Austria without speaking German, especially in metropolitan cities such as Vienna, integrating into Austrian society, finding employment or dealing with everyday life (including finding accommodation) can be challenging without any knowledge of German.

Should I speak German in Austria?

Find out why Austria is the best place to learn German! – Every language has its own wide array of dialects. Some dialects are said to sound more rural and some rather urban. But in most languages, a prevalent variation is always referred to as the “standard”.

A language’s standard variation is generally a very clear and accurate representation of said language. Whilst in some countries, the national language’s standard variation is predominantly spoken in formal settings, Standard German is commonly also spoken informally in Austria. That is why Austria is the ideal place to learn German – you get to hear the clear, correct and standardized variation of the German language on a daily basis.

Standard German is most commonly and frequently used in formal as well as informal settings in Austria’s capital, Vienna. Here, people of all generations speak Standard German and even those, who slip into their regional dialects will understand the standard variation perfectly fine. Unlike many other countries, where regional dialects differ from the standard variation so much that they sound like two completely different languages, Austria stands for both unity and individuality. The individual dialects give their speakers a sense of home whereas Standard German is spoken and understood by pretty much everyone – even German speakers from outside of Austria! So you basically get the best of both world all over Austria! The wide use of Standard German is particularly helpful for German learners who come to Austria to work on their language skills.

This variety is not just the standard in Austria, but the standard for German speakers worldwide. That means, learning the standard variety in Austria will equip you with the necessary skills to communicate with German speakers across the globe. The best part about Standard German is that is does not demand perfection.

Even if you have an accent whilst speaking German, you will be understood by your fellow German speakers. No matter whether you roll your r’s or whether you have difficulty pronouncing the German “ch”-sound, Austrians embrace diversity! Standard German is the variation to unite German speakers from all over the world! So if you’re thinking about learning German, definitely come to Austria! Standard German is spoken everywhere and at the ActiLingua Academy, you will learn the proper vocabulary, grammar and intonation of Standard German. And in your free time, you will pick up Standard German in day to day life, going the gym, ordering coffee, or even when watching Austrian television.

Can you live in Austria without speaking German?

While it is possible to navigate your expat life in Austria without speaking German, especially in metropolitan cities such as Vienna, integrating into Austrian society, finding employment or dealing with everyday life (including finding accommodation) can be challenging without any knowledge of German.

Is Austrian language different than German?

Is German Different In Austria? – Austrian German is almost the same as Standard German. But, spoken Austrian German has lots of different dialects, some of which are easier to understand than others. Many of the differences involve vocabulary and expressions.

Is German spoken differently in Austria?

Austrian German – The variation of German spoken in Austria is known as Austrian German, or Österreichisches Deutsch. Despite their differences, Austrian German and standard German are generally considered to be mutually intelligible, meaning a German will usually understand German from Austria, and vice versa.