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Until 1866 Austria was part of Germany. In fact, until then Austria was officially the leading German state, but it was expelled from Germany by Prussia. A cultural (and clear political) distinction between Germany and Austria didn't really arise till after 1866. Other languages don't call the people in Germany "Germans"... and in fact they aren't the only progeny of the ancient Germanic tribes... As already said, these areas were a long time staying close together. This collective root explains the same (in Germany there are some dialects, too) language. German is the official language.
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∙ 12y agoWhat we call "Germany" once had different borders in Europe, long before it was even called "Germany". In fact, it was not even ruled by a single government.
Borders changed due to politics and wars, but the German language continued in different villages, even when they were conquered by other peoples. As a result, German is spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Luxembourg, and several other European areas.
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What is the language of Austria in German?
Austrians speak German Österreicher sprechen Deutsch
Can Arnold schwarzenegger speak?
Yes he does. He is from Austria, there they speak German too.
Do Austria Switzerland Danemark Speak German?
No. All 3 of these counties do not speak German.For the languages of Austria, click here.For the languages of Switzerland, click here.For the languages of Denmark, click here.
Does austria speak german?
Yes. High German (which is the German spoken in Germany) is the official language of Austria. Nearly all Austrians can speak High German, but a minority in the more rural, mountainous areas speak local dialects of German that are quite different from High German. Some Germans find these dialects of German difficult or impossible to understand.
Why do Austria people speak German?
Austria was a part of Germany until 1866. In fact, officially, it was the 'top dog' in the German Confederation of 1815-1866.
Do Germany and England speak the same language?
Primarily Yes. High German (which is the German spoken in Germany) is the official language of Austria. Nearly all Austrians can speak High German, but a minority in the more rural, mountainous areas speak local dialects of German that are quite different from High German. Some Germans find these dialects of German difficult or impossible to understand.
How do you say Switzerland in Austrian?
There is no such language as "Austrian". In Austria they speak German, as they do in most of Switzerland.Switzerland in German is "Schweiz".
What are the 3 official countries that speak German?
These countries officially speak German:AustriaSwitzerlandLuxemburgLiechtensteinAlso in Belgium are some German communities and also in the very east of France.Germany, Austria and part of Switzerland.
What is the capital of Austria and what is its official language?
Capital: ViennaOfficial Language: High German (which is the German spoken in Germany) is the official language of Austria. Nearly all Austrians can speak High German, but a minority in the more rural, mountainous areas speak local dialects of German that are quite different from High German.
What others countries speak German?
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.
Is German language spoken in Vienna?
Yeah. That's what language they speak there. Germany and Austria's main language is German.
Do all Austrian people speak German?
As with every country in the world, not all people in Austria speak German. There is a large Croatian and Serbian population in Austria. The official language is German. Austrian German is also different from German spoken in Germany. See http://german.about.com/library/bldialect_aus01.htm for more information.
