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What is the longest German word allowed?

There's no single "longest German word allowed" because German compound nouns can theoretically be endless, but the famous 63-letter Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz (Beef Labeling Supervision Task Transfer Act) was a real, though retired, official word, while words like Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän (Danube Steamship Company Captain) and Rechtsschutzversicherungsgesellschaften (Legal Expenses Insurers) are well-known examples of long, used words in the language.
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What is 77777777 in German?

Siebenhundertsiebenundsiebzigtausendsiebenhundertsiebenundsiebzig (seven hundred and seventy-seven thousand, seven hundred and seventy-seven) Talk about your lucky sevens! This massive, 65-letter word is the number 777,777 in German.
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What's the longest German word?

What is the longest word in the German language dictionary?
  • Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz. Letters: 63. ...
  • Grundstücksverkehrsgenehmigungszuständigkeitsübertragungsverordnung. Letters: 67. ...
  • Rinderkennzeichnungsfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz. Letters: 79.
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Is backpfeifengesicht a bad word?

Yes, Backpfeifengesicht is a German insult, translating to "a face that needs a slap," used for someone obnoxious or annoying, but it's more of a humorous, cheeky insult rather than outright vulgar or a "bad word" in the offensive sense. It describes a person whose face is so irritating you want to punch or slap them, combining "Backpfeife" (slap/punch) and "Gesicht" (face). 
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What is donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän?

Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän (42 letters) is a famous, exceptionally long German compound word meaning "Danube steamship company captain," illustrating German's ability to create single words for complex concepts by stringing together smaller words like Donau (Danube), Dampfschiff (steamship), Gesellschaft (company), and Kapitän (captain). While not used in everyday conversation, it's a classic example of German linguistic structure, often cited for its impressive length and perfect composition. 
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What were Hitler's last words before he died?

Then, saying "It is finished, goodbye", Hitler took Eva back into their rooms for the last time. During the afternoon Hitler shot himself and Eva took the poison capsule that he had given her.
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Is einzeller an insult?

Einzeller — Single-celled organism

Meaning: a simple-minded or unintelligent person. Germans compare someone who is so simple-minded or unintelligent to a single-celled organism!
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What does schnuckiputzi mean in English?

(mein) Schnuckiputzi / Schnucki. (my) sweetie pie, darling.
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What is the hardest German word to say?

Eichhörnchen (Squirrel)

Many English speakers struggle, and some even consider this the hardest German word to pronounce.
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Is there a word longer than pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis?

The word longer than pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (45 letters) is the chemical name for the protein Titin, a massive term of 189,819 letters, though it's debated if it's a "real" word as it's a scientific descriptor, not used in daily language, and technically lists all amino acids in the protein.
 
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What does rinderkennzeichnungsfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz mean?

1. Rinderkennzeichnungsfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz. Letters: 79. English meaning: Delegation transfer law for cattle labeling and beef labeling supervision duties.
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What is the German word for coochie?

coochie [vulg.] Fotze {f} [vulg.]
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Can you call 999 in Germany?

While the United Kingdom, British territories and Hong Kong as well as other countries use 999, the emergency number to use in Germany and the European Union is 112.
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What are ä, ö, ü called?

The letters ä, ö, ü are called Umlaute (German for "changed sounds") in German, referring to these distinct vowels in the German alphabet that are formed by adding two dots (a diacritic called an Umlautzeichen or diaeresis/trema) to the vowels a, o, and u, signifying a shift in pronunciation, as seen in words like schön (beautiful) or Brücke (bridge). 
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What are some German cuss words?

10 German Swear Words and Insults you Really Should Know
  • Quatsch! /ˈkvatʃ/ ...
  • Donnerwetter! /ˌdɔnɐ'vɛtɐ/ ...
  • Depp! /dɛp/ ...
  • verdammt. /fɛɐ̯ˈdamt/ ...
  • Scheiße. /ˈʃaɪ̯sə/ ...
  • Halt deinen Mund! /halt 'daɪ̯nən mʊnt/ ...
  • der Mist. /deːr 'mɪst/ ...
  • Leck mich am Arsch! /lɛk mɪç am aʀʃ/
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What is a bananenbieger?

BANANENBIEGER. Literal meaning: banana bender. We know you have no clue about this particular word. Bananenbieger is used for someone is aimless, whether it's about work or any other thing. It's used for a person who is involved in absolutely useless work or discussion.
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What is a flitzpiepe?

A Flitzpiepe isn't quite calling someone an idiot, nothing as harsh as that, however, it does refer to someone you can't take seriously. The tone is more poking fun at the other person, rather than wanting to demean them - although, tone and the degree of your relationship might affect how the other person takes it!
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Is p * ß a swear word?

Yes, "piss" (P*ss) is generally considered a vulgar slang word for urine, but it's also used in many informal, sometimes offensive, phrases like "pissed off" (angry) or "pissed" (drunk, especially in the UK), and can be used to describe something as bad or rubbish ("pish" in Scotland). While not as severe as some profanity, it's definitely a swear word and inappropriate for formal settings, children, or polite company. 
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What does stardenburdenhardenbart mean in German?

It has many versions, but this one can mean a lot of things for example "I love you" "hey", "look at me", "come here". It's used to get the attention of animals. And it works because it is funny and has a really interesting pronunciation.
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Is h * ll a bad word?

Yes, "h*ll" (hell) is often considered a mild swear word or profanity, especially when used in anger ("go to hell") or for emphasis ("what the hell"), as it's a religious term used out of context, but it's less offensive than stronger swears and its reception varies by audience, with religious individuals often finding it more objectionable. It's considered profane as a curse, but not when discussed in a religious or theological context, like a sermon or a discussion about the afterlife.
 
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What does Ich bau auf Gott mean?

Motto: Ich bau auf Gott. (German for 'I rely on God')
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What does the word Fußballgott mean?

C: One of the phrases I like most is “Fußballgott” (Football God). You can hope we are lucky to win and we hope for the Fußballgott to be on our side.
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What does gris got mean in German?

The expression grüß Gott (German pronunciation: [ɡʁyːs ɡɔt]; from grüß dich Gott, originally '(may) God bless (you)') is a greeting, less often a farewell, in Southern Germany and Austria (more specifically the Upper German Sprachraum, especially in Bavaria, Franconia, Swabia, Austria, and South Tyrol).
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