No. 5,440 in German
beckenbauer
"Beckenbauer" is not a common German word; it is a surname, famously associated with Franz Beckenbauer, a legendary German football player and manager.
In a sentence
Franz Beckenbauer ist bekannt für seine Zeit als Fußballspieler und -trainer.
Franz Beckenbauer is known for his time as a football player and coach.
Here, 'Beckenbauer' refers to the famous German football legend, Franz Beckenbauer, using his surname as a proper noun.
Seine Leistungen brachten Beckenbauer weltweite Anerkennung.
His achievements brought Beckenbauer worldwide recognition.
In this sentence, 'Beckenbauer' represents the person and his renown, using the surname generally recognized.
Ein Fan trug ein Trikot mit Beckenbauer Schriftzug darauf.
A fan wore a jersey with the inscription 'Beckenbauer' on it.
'Beckenbauer' here is used as a text label on merchandise related to the individual.
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