WORD-FORMATION IN AUSTRIAN STANDARD GERMAN IN THE CONTEXT OF LEXEME “KRAUT”

Despite numerous studies, the aspect of word formation nouns in modern literary German language Germany and Austria is yet to be fully covered.
 The purpose this study determine patterns word-formation substantives Austrian Standard using example lexeme “Kraut” (cabbage).
 We used continuous sampling method lexicographical literature for German.
 As a result study, universal unique characteristics variant were identified. For example, replaced by synonymous one with identical semantics, forming derivative lexical units. Word occurs according model attributive composition, while addition root morphemes takes place without connecting element, which typical composition German. results obtained provide perspective further research