No. 3,166 in German
ems
"Ems" is the name of a river in northwestern Germany.
In a sentence
Der Fluss Ems fließt durch Deutschland.
The river Ems flows through Germany.
In this sentence, 'Ems' is a proper noun referring to the name of a river located in Germany, demonstrating its geographical significance.
Die Region entlang der Ems ist ein beliebtes Touristenziel.
The region along the Ems is a popular tourist destination.
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.
Emsdetten liegt in der Nähe der Ems.
Emsdetten is located near the Ems.
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.
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