The Carinthians speak a dialect of considerable strength. You might have learned German, or you might even be a native speaker. But to make sure you fit into the jolly bunch of Carinthians and even manage to impress them, study a few useful, typical words used in the Carinthian everyday language.

Grias di – Hello
Pfiati – Goodbye
Jå! – Yes
Na! – No
Dånkschen – Thank you
Ament/Eppa – Maybe
a bisl – A little
auf da Aks – On the way
deachl – Over there
neamp – Nobody
Gneat – Hurry
Haiftig – Enough
a Masn håbn – To be lucky
Tua ei losn, wead schon passn – “Let it be, it’ll be fine”
Wås weastn? – What would you like to drink?
an Schleim håbn – To be mad at someone
Einebrotn – To flirt
A fescha Kampl – A handsome man
Wantsche Tudl (die) – An easy-going woman
Liabale (das) – A dear person
Oaschale (das) – Endearing term for your beloved
Pregler (der) – Schnapps
Tamisch – Crazy
bussln – kissing
klaubn – picking
åle Ritt – Again and again
Rotzkleangn (der) The gooey yellow stuff in your nose.
Maaa (heeee)! – Expression of disappointment
Gemma! – Let’s go!
Passt scho – That’s okay
Net hud’ln – Don’t be hasty
Jausn, jausnen – Snack, to snack
Pack ma’s! – Let’s go home!
Ah, drum! – Oh, I see!
Aber geh! – No, that’s not true
Wos? – What?

And remember: mastering Carinthian expressions might not get you a free schnapps, but it will definitely earn you a nod of respect—and possibly a confused look from your friends. Viel Spaß beim Üben!