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The Longest Words in the World

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Federico B

In a post at the beginning of this year, we were introduced to the marvelous world of compound words and the German language. As explained in the post, the German language has a characteristic that allows one to construct compound words. On one hand, this allows for an incomparable power synthesis, as we find in […]

Compound Words: Friends or Foes?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Victoria V

As mentioned in some of my previous posts, there are countless ways one can learn and master a new language. While learning new languages is easier for some than others, it’s always beneficial to be aware of the different manners in which words, phrases, or terms can fool you. We have discussed false friends, homophones, […]

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The Longest Words in the World

Compound Words: Friends or Foes?