Austrian word of the Week – Pig Bear

Saubär: “Sau” is pig, and “Bär” is a cognate and means bear. So what’s an “Pigbear” — besides a no doubt very sweet creature, one that isn’t too tidy – like the little guy featured here.

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