leiwand
awesome, great, fantastic (Austrian)
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈlaɪ̯vant/
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Cultural Note
Quintessential Viennese/Austrian slang for 'awesome' or 'great.' Originally from 'Leinwand' (canvas/screen), the word evolved into a general expression of approval. It's a shibboleth of Austrian identity — using it correctly marks you as someone who understands Austrian culture. Often intensified with 'ur' (very) in Austrian dialect.
📝 Example Sentences
Des is ur leiwand!
That's really awesome!
Wien ist einfach leiwand.
Vienna is simply fantastic.
A leiwande Party war des!
That was an awesome party!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | leiwand |
| comparative | leiwander |
| predicative | leiwand |
| superlative | am leiwandsten |