This is the 1349th most frequent German word.
albert
"Albert" in German is a colloquial verb meaning "to clown around" or "to act silly."
Here, 'Albert' is used as a personal name referring to an individual actively engaging in a lively discussion.
Albert diskutiert lebhaft über seine neuesten wissenschaftlichen Entdeckungen.
Albert discusses vividly about his latest scientific discoveries.
In this context, 'albert' is a verb form derived from the name, meaning to behave in a playful or foolish manner.
Er albert herum, anstatt sich auf seine Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
He is fooling around instead of focusing on his work.
Here, 'Albern' functions as a noun derived from the verb 'albern', denoting the act of behaving foolishly or jokingly.