Yes, the longest word in Hebrew is וכשבהשתעשעויותיהם, which translates roughly to "and when in their playful acts." This 20-letter word doesn't pop up in everyday conversation. It belongs to a classification called construct state words, seen in Semitic languages. These words are complex, concatenate different elements into a single word, thus making it possible to create such extended words in Hebrew. While it's exciting to learn about these kinds of words, you won't often find them in casual conversations or while reading the daily newspaper. They're mostly found in literary and academic texts. I encourage you to enjoy the singularity and design of each language, noting that the beauty isn't always about length or complexity, but in how it conveys the message it intends to deliver.
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