This is the 2940th most frequent German word.
alex
In German, "Alex" is commonly a short form for the name "Alexander" or "Alexandra," and can also refer colloquially to "Alexanderplatz," a central square in Berlin.
Here, 'Alex' is used as a proper name referring to a person.
Alex ist gestern mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule gefahren.
Alex rode a bicycle to school yesterday.
In this sentence, 'Alex' is an abbreviation for Alexanderplatz, a famous location in Berlin.
Wir treffen uns am Sonntag am Alexanderplatz, dem Herz von Berlin.
We will meet on Sunday at Alexanderplatz, the heart of Berlin.
Here, 'Alex' is discussed as a given name, indicating gender-neutral usage.