Why German still Capitalises its Nouns (and English used to as well)
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min read
In 1787, capitalising every significant Noun was standard English — just as German still does today. Then English stopped, and German didn't. The reason was almost entirely about aesthetics, and nobody held a conference to decide it.
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