The German language is notorious for its long compound nouns. When I saw the word Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher ( a device to break the shell evenly when removing the top part), I actually had to use the search engine to see if this word had not been made up.

It isn’t. How have I lived so long without ever having heard this word or seen this gadget before…? And no, I do not plan on getting one for myself. But I will keep it in mind for one of those times when we need a present for somebody who seems to have everything already.

source: wikipedia

This overly-formal termed kitchen gadget is available at Take2 Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher CLACK weiß from Amazon.de

Tags: compound, egg gadget, Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher, German, houseware, kitchen, nouns

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