🗣️ 5 Curiosities About the German Language

German is full of surprises: unusual rules, endless words, and unique structures. Discover 5 fun facts you might not have known!

🔍 Here's what makes it special

• Extremely long words: German loves to combine words. An example? Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft .
• Three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Articles, pronouns, and adjectives change... be careful!
• Separable verbs: Some verbs break and change positions in the sentence. A little puzzle at the beginning.
• "Schadenfreude": An untranslatable word that describes joy at the misfortune of others.
• Verb at the end: In subordinate clauses, the verb goes at the end. One of the most famous (and feared!) rules.

These characteristics make German stimulating and unique. Learning it is a challenge, but also a great satisfaction!