This is the 3166th most frequent German word.
ems
"Ems" is the name of a river in northwestern Germany.
In this sentence, 'Ems' is a proper noun referring to the name of a river located in Germany, demonstrating its geographical significance.
Der Fluss Ems fließt durch Deutschland.
The river Ems flows through Germany.
Here, 'Ems' again refers to the name of the river, but this time, the focus is on its surrounding region and its attribute as a tourist destination.
Die Region entlang der Ems ist ein beliebtes Touristenziel.
The region along the Ems is a popular tourist destination.
In this case, 'Ems' is used to specify the vicinity of a location relative to the river, emphasizing its role as a landmark for regional identification.