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Top 10 Longest German Words and Their Meanings - prashant1104 - 19-03-2025
German is known for its long compound words that sometimes seem almost impossible to pronounce. Some of the longest German words include
- Rechtsschutzversicherungsgesellschaften (legal protection insurance companies)
- Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän.
These long German words are created by stringing together multiple smaller words to form a larger, more specific term. Other examples include
- Kraftfahrzeug-Haftpflichtversicherung (motor vehicle liability insurance)
- Bezirksschornsteinfegermeister (district master chimney sweep).
While these words can be intimidating, they highlight the descriptive nature of the German language.