austria
word
/ˈɔstɹiə/
AW-stree-uh
/ˈɔstɹiə/
AW-stree-uh
Definition
Austria is a country in Central Europe, known for its mountains, history, and culture. Its capital city is Vienna.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized as a proper noun. Used for the country and things relating to it ("Austrian" for people or culture). English often uses "Austria" in travel, history, and geography contexts. Do not confuse with "Australia".
Spanish: AustriaPortuguese (BR): ÁustriaPortuguese (PT): ÁustriaChinese (Simplified): 奥地利Chinese (Traditional): 奧地利Hindi: ऑस्ट्रियाArabic: النمساBengali: অস্ট্রিয়াRussian: АвстрияJapanese: オーストリアVietnamese: ÁoKorean: 오스트리아Turkish: AvusturyaUrdu: آسٹریاIndonesian: Austria
Example Sentences
Vienna is the capital of Austria.
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Many people visit Austria for skiing in winter.
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Austria is famous for its beautiful mountains.
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Did you know Mozart was born in Austria?
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Next summer, we're planning a trip to Austria and Switzerland.
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I love the food in Austria—especially the desserts!
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