Yes! Even native speakers sometimes find long German words challenging, especially in legal and technical fields. Words like "Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän" may be fun to say, but when it comes to bureaucratic terms like "Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz", even Germans struggle.
One common issue is pronunciation. When reading aloud, Germans must break the word into smaller parts to pronounce it correctly. For example, saying "Rechtsschutzversicherungsgesellschaften" (legal protection insurance companies) fluently requires familiarity with each component.
Another challenge is writing and spelling. Since these words are long and contain multiple elements, even native speakers sometimes make typos. Additionally, Germans might jokingly complain about these words when dealing with government paperwork.
Despite this, most Germans navigate long German words easily because they grow up with them. With practice, learners can also master them!