This is the 7558th most frequent German word.
gregor
"Gregor" is a German male given name, equivalent to "Gregory" in English.
Here, 'Gregor' functions as a proper noun referring to a specific individual.
Gregor ist ein sehr höflicher junger Mann.
Gregor is a very polite young man.
In this sentence, 'Gregor' is used as a literary figure being discussed in the context of the story.
Ikonisch ist die Verwandlung von Gregor in der Erzählung 'Die Verwandlung'.
Iconic is the transformation of Gregor in the story 'The Metamorphosis'.
Here, 'Gregor' is referenced as a noun describing the etymology and meaning of the name itself.