Austrian German is more beautiful - German Standard German appears arrogant
A study involving 41,000 participants demonstrates that Austrians perceive their standard German as more beautiful, precise and sympathetic than German standard German.
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A comprehensive study involving 41,000 participants has revealed significant insights into how Austrians perceive their language compared to German standard German. The research, conducted by Stefan Dollinger from the University of British Columbia, shows that Austrians consistently view their standard German as superior in multiple aspects.
94% of Austrians recognize German as a language with multiple variants, while only 81% of Germans living in Austria share this perspective. Regional differences exist within Austria, with 95% in Vienna and Styria acknowledging linguistic diversity, compared to 89% in Vorarlberg.
Remarkably, 97.5% of Austrians consider their standard German more appropriate than German standard German, with 86% of Germans in Austria largely agreeing. Austrians characterize their language as more aesthetically pleasing, educated, precise, correct, friendly, and elegant.
The study reflects Austrian identity consciousness and provides valuable insights into linguistic perceptions across German-speaking populations.
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