| Language | Approx. no. of words | Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 500,000 | Nihon Kokugo Daijiten |
| Lithuanian | 500,000 | Lietuvių kalbos žodynas (Academic Dictionary of Lithuanian) |
| English | 470,000 | Webster’s Third New International Dictionary and Addenda Section |
| Dutch | 400,000 | Woordenboek der Nederlandsche Taal |
Which language has the most words?
Counting the Words in the Dictionary
| Language | Words in the Dictionary |
|---|---|
| English | 171,476 |
| Russian | 150,000 |
| Spanish | 93,000 |
| Chinese | 85,568 |
Is Lithuanian a dying language?
Lithuanian is not dying, not according to any of the three types of language disappearance. It is not being explicitly transformed, which would take decades or centuries; nor has it lost its users or its structure through the pressure of competing with English.
How many languages are spoken in Lithuania?
Since 1991, the official language of Lithuania is the Baltic language of Lithuanian, a language closely related to Latvian. More than 80% of the country’s 3.8m population speaks Lithuanian as their first language. Minority languages include Belarusian (1.5%), Polish (7.7%), Russian (8%).
What is the hardest language to learn?
The Hardest Languages To Learn For English Speakers
- Mandarin Chinese. Interestingly, the hardest language to learn is also the most widely spoken native language in the world. …
- Arabic. …
- Polish. …
- Russian. …
- Turkish. …
- Danish.
Why is Lithuania so suicidal?
The main factors linked to suicides in the region are GDP growth, demographics, alcohol consumption, psychological factors, and climate temperature. Health expenditure appears to relate to reduced suicides but only for the entire population.
What Lithuania is famous for?
Lithuania is famous for its landscapes, flatlands, abundant forests, lakes and marches. In addition, the seaside with its sandy beaches where amber may be found and the Curonian Spit with its impressive images and dunes attract tourists as well.