The German language is renowned for its very long words. This notable characteristic comes from the tendency to combine two or more words into one word, known as compound nouns in English. German speakers often make up such words on their own, so they are not always found in a dictionary. Here are a couple lengthy German words and their rough translations:
- Bundespraesidentenstichwahlwiederholungsverschiebung
Once chosen as the word of the year.
Postponement of the repeat runoff of the presidential election. - Rindfleischetikettierungsueberwachungsaufgabenuebertragungsgesetz
A name given for an EU law concerning how beef labels are monitored.
The word was retired when EU laws changed. - Bezirksschornsteinfegermeister
Head district chimney sweep - Kaftfahrzeug-Haftpflichtversicherung
Motor vehicle liability insurance - Handschuhschneeballwerfer
Gloved snowball thrower
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