Austrian word of the Week – Eggs Bear
Eierbär: “Eier” is eggs, and “Bär” is a cognate and means bear. So what’s an “Eggsbear” — isn’t it obvious? A Dummkopf.
Der Kleine Wappler – How to swear and bad mouth in Austria
Delve more into the Austrian creative side with their rant words: “Der Kleine Wappler” by Astrid Wintersberger, Residenz Verlag — book is completely in Austrian language.
Website of Austrian Dialect: Ostarrichi.org
More Words of the Week
Geistesvernichtungsanstalt: Spirit Annihilation Asylum
Häuslpapierfladerer: House Paper Thief
