German is a language renowned for its extensive compound nouns, some of which can stretch to remarkable lengths.

In this quiz, you’ll encounter some of the longest words that exist in German. Whether you're an advanced or beginner German learner, this quiz will challenge your knowledge and perhaps even teach you a few new words.

Ready to test your knowledge of the German language’s compound nouns?

Then let's decipher some of the longest words in existence together.

Quizzes

Quizzes :
Do You Know the Longest German Words?
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Q1- What does "Rinderkennzeichnungsfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz" mean?
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Q2- What does "Grundstücksverkehrsgenehmigungszuständigkeitsübertragungsverordnung" mean?
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Q3- What does "Straßenentwässerungsinvestitionskostenschuldendienstumlage" mean?
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Q4- What does "Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebs- werkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft" mean?
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Q5- What does "Telekommunikationsüberwachungsverordnung" mean?
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Q6- What does "Vermögenszuordnungszuständigkeitsübertragungs- verordnung" mean?
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Q7- What does "Bildschirmbetrachtungsaufmermerksamkeitsschwelle" mean?
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Q8- What does "Kleingartenparzellengrundstücksgrenzeobergenzenrichtline" mean?
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