Fun Fact: German Name For Vienna

Fun facts about Vienna Austria

The English name for the Austrian city Vienna most likely comes from either the Italian or French name for Vienna. The German (which Austrians speak) word for Vienna is Wien.

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  1. Note that in German, the W is pronounced as a V, so it sounds like “Vin”

  2. Christine's avatar Christine says:

    I think the names are all related

  3. ratmom's avatar ratmom says:

    Yeah I didn’t know. My uncle spent years in Germany and he came back and tried to teach my brother and I German but I can’t remember anything now.

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