Can Austrians speak German?

Question

Can Austrians speak German?

Answer 1

yes they do but they also speak there own dialect which depends on where they abouts come from

Answer 2

A German would tell you that austrians speak Austrian and write German.

There are many spoken dialects in Austria and the proper German ("Hochdeutsch") is learned almost as a second language for many - since it has even a different grammar than the spoken dialects.

Answer 3

Austrians speak German, it's their native language. However the dialect is distinctive, something like a Georgia boy talking to a New Yorker.  The Germans always know when the speaker is an Austrian

Answer 4

Yes, it´s the common language in Austria. There are different dialects of the German language, Austrians use some different expressions for some words - but it´s the same language!!

The Austrian dialect is very similar to the Bavarian dialect in Southern Germany

I should know best - I´m from Austria!!

Answer 5

Austrians do speak German.  Just with a different accent.