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Top 10 Longest German Words and Their Meanings
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German is known for its long compound words that sometimes seem almost impossible to pronounce. Some of the longest German words include 

  1. Rechtsschutzversicherungsgesellschaften (legal protection insurance companies)
  2. Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän

These long German words are created by stringing together multiple smaller words to form a larger, more specific term. Other examples include 
  1. Kraftfahrzeug-Haftpflichtversicherung (motor vehicle liability insurance) 
  2. Bezirksschornsteinfegermeister (district master chimney sweep). 

While these words can be intimidating, they highlight the descriptive nature of the German language.
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