This is the 1040th most frequent German word.
rom
"Rom" in German means "Rome," the capital city of Italy.
Here, 'Rom' is used as a proper noun to refer to the city of Rome.
Ich fahre diesen Sommer nach Rom.
I am traveling to Rome this summer.
In this sentence, 'Rom' signifies ancient Rome, referring to its historical context rather than as a modern city.
Das Rom der Antike war ein mächtiges Imperium.
Ancient Rome was a powerful empire.
'Rom' refers to the modern city, acknowledging its current status and characteristics.