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Aditi
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If I learn German the way it's spoken in Germany, will I still be able to understand the German spoken in Austria? Also, are the differences between the two kind of like Dutch vs Flemish?
May 26, 2025 9:56 PM
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Yes, the differences between standard German in Austria and Germany are not very big, whether you learn German in Austria or Germany does not matter.
May 27, 2025
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Hi Aditi! The dialects in Germany and Austria can vary lot but we all learn and have to use High German in School. Once you are in areas that speak German you´ll be able to tune your ears in. And everybody who speaks a dialect can tone it down so understanding each other is possible. It´s fun, actually, and a lot of Germans, Austrians and Swiss constantly guess where other people might be from, according to their dialects and accents. With Dutch and Flemish I have no experience. Greets, Franziska
May 28, 2025
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Hello Aditi, the answer depends on your goals for learning German or High German. If you want to work or study in Germany, or you need a DELE, etc., then I would recommend Germany for learning High German.
May 27, 2025
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