This is the 5877th most frequent German word.
bärbel
"Bärbel" is a German diminutive form of the name Barbara, commonly used as a female given name.
'Bärbel' is used here as a proper noun, serving as a personal name.
Bärbel ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin.
Bärbel is an experienced teacher.
'Bärbel' is used as a possessive, referring to someone named Bärbel who owns the book.
Ich habe ein Buch von Bärbel ausgeliehen.
I borrowed a book from Bärbel.
'Bärbel' is mentioned as a general reference to a first name, rather than a specific individual.