Did Jacob write the Deutsches Wörterbuch alone?
No, he co-authored with Wilhelm
Yes, he wrote it alone
No, he co-authored with Heinrich
No, he co-authored with Karl
Answer
Jacob Grimm did not write the Deutsches Wörterbuch alone, he co-authored it with his brother Wilhelm. The dictionary was a massive undertaking, and it took the brothers over 50 years to complete. It is considered one of the most important works of German philology, and it has had a profound influence on the study of the German language.
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