Wortbildung

word formation

noun VORT-bil-doong Rare

Usage Note

Wortbildung is the study and process of creating new words, including compounding (Komposition), derivation (Derivation), and conversion. German is especially productive in Wortbildung through compounding, creating very long words.

Examples

"Wortbildung durch Komposition ist ein herausragendes Merkmal des Deutschen."

Natural Translation

Word formation through compounding is a outstanding feature of German.

Literal Translation

Word-formation through compounding is an outstanding feature of the German.

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