This German Word Is the Longest in Any Language

German can do this because its grammar allows words to be strung together to form one lengthy term that other languages break up.

Languages This German Word Is the Longest in Any Language German can do this because its grammar allows words to be strung together to form one lengthy term that English and other languages usually break up into several words. So next time you can't spell "definitely," be thankful it isn't 79 letters long. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE What's the Right Way to Say 'Porsche'? 'Chance of Rain' Doesn't Mean What You Think These Retro School Supplies Will Bring Back Memories You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.