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The Longest Words in 12 Major Languages (and What They Mean)
What is the longest word in English, German, French, or Turkish? This guide breaks down the record-holding words in 12 major languages, with exact letter counts, plain-English meanings, and context on whether each word is a real dictionary entry or a linguistic stunt. Some of these words were invented just to win the contest — and those stories are the most fascinating of all.
