* Defining "word" is tricky. Do we count different forms of a word (e.g., "run," "running," "ran") as separate words? What about idioms and compound words?
* Many languages lack standardized dictionaries. While English has extensive dictionaries, many languages lack comprehensive ones, making accurate word counts difficult.
* Languages are constantly evolving. New words are created all the time, making any count a snapshot in time.
However, some languages are often cited as having very large vocabularies, including:
* Mandarin Chinese: With a large number of characters and the ability to create new words by combining them, Chinese is often considered to have a vast vocabulary.
* German: German has a reputation for long compound words, which can significantly increase the number of possible words.
* Japanese: With its use of kanji, hiragana, and katakana, Japanese has a large vocabulary that includes many borrowed words from other languages.
Ultimately, the answer to your question is a matter of debate and depends on how "word" is defined and how vocabulary size is measured.