This is the 2977th most frequent German word.
assange
The word "Assange" is not a standard German word; it typically refers to Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks.
In this sentence, 'Assange' is used as a proper noun referring to an individual's name.
Assange ist ein bekannter Journalist.
Assange is a well-known journalist.
Here, 'Assange' is used as a possessive proper noun indicating the author of the mentioned book.
Haben Sie das Buch von Assange gelesen?
Have you read Assange's book?
In this instance, 'Assange' refers to the individual's story or life events.