The latest edition of the Duden, the preeminent dictionary of the German language, contains 3,000 new words. Language purists are rattled — and some politicians also feel threatened by the changes.

Duden, a German-language dictionary, is facing pushback from the country’s Jewish community over a disclaimer on its definition for “Jew” which said that the term can be “perceived as discriminatory.” ...

German dictionary changes ‘Jew’ definition after outcry over tie to Nazi use of word Update made after Germany’s Jewish community rejects claim that ‘Jude’ may be discriminatory due to ‘the memory’ of ...

Duden managing editor Kathrin Kunkel-Razum holding the latest edition of the dictionary. Photo: DPA. “It’s simply a fact that many things in our lives are coming from the Anglo-American area, for ...

The word “shitstorm” was institutionalized in the latest edition of Duden, the most-respected German-language dictionary, which was published in July. The English profanity had previously spread ...

From "Handy" to "Oldtimer," the German language is riddled with Anglicisms that can be confusing, says DW's Louisa Schaefer, but that can be celebrated too. One of the sweetest things both of my twins ...

What was once the longest word in the German language, a tongue consisting of many ridiculously lengthy words, is no more. The term ...

Duden managing editor Kathrin Kunkel-Razum holding the latest edition of the dictionary. Photo: DPA. “It’s simply a fact that many things in our lives are coming from the Anglo-American area, for ...