German is spoken differently in different regions. In this deck, you'll learn to recognise some common words you might hear in Austria and Switzerland. The goal is to understand these words when you hear them, not to use them yourself.

Let's start with Austria. In a shop, instead of 'die Plastiktüte' for a plastic bag, you'll often hear 'das Sackerl'.

Another common word in Austrian service contexts is 'die Jause'. This refers to a snack, especially one you might have in the afternoon.

When you're shopping for potatoes in Austria, you might not see the word 'Kartoffeln'. Instead, the common word is 'Erdäpfel'.