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This research aims to analyze lexical variation in Austrian German across different registers and demographic groups.

August 9, 2026LanguagesOpen Access

The Structure of Lexical Variation in Austrian Varieties: A Quantitative Analysis

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Quantitative analysis investigates lexical diversity in Austrian German, revealing patterns of variation by age and region.

This research aims to analyze lexical variation in Austrian German across different registers and demographic groups.
Conducted a large-scale online survey of over 1900 respondents across Austria from 2021 to 2023.
Utilized statistical methods such as ANOVA and generalized additive modeling to assess influences on lexical diversity.
Examined data segmented by area, age group, and lexical phenomenon.
Found that the lexical concept was the strongest influence on lexical diversity, with a small regional effect.
No clear lexical isoglosses identified, but broader east-west distinctions in variability were observed.
Older speakers displayed more diversity in nonstandard varieties, while younger speakers showed levelling trends across regions.

Stöckle et al. (2026) studied this question.

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