This is the 337th most frequent German word.
thomas
"Thomas" is a proper noun, commonly used as a male personal name in German.
In this sentence, 'Thomas' is used as a proper noun referring to a commonly used name in a general statement.
Thomas ist ein Name, der oft in Deutschland vorkommt.
Thomas is a name that is often found in Germany.
The term 'Thomas' is used in the possessive form to indicate ownership of the book in the context of the sentence.
Thomas' Buch lag unbeachtet auf dem Tisch.
Thomas's book lay unnoticed on the table.
'Thomas' here is utilized as a direct reference to a specific individual, emphasizing a personal acquaintance.