No. 2,288 in German
hoffmann
"Hoffmann" is a German surname and does not have a standalone meaning in English.
In a sentence
Hoffmann war ein bemerkenswerter Schriftsteller aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
Hoffmann was a remarkable writer from the 19th century.
Here, 'Hoffmann' is used as a proper noun, specifically the surname of a historical figure.
Die Geschichte von Hoffmann und seinem magischen Spiegel ist sehr bekannt.
The story of Hoffmann and his magical mirror is very famous.
In this sentence, 'Hoffmann' refers to the protagonist of a story, used as a fictional proper noun.
Meine Freundin liebt Hoffmann's Parfüms.
My friend loves Hoffmann's perfumes.
This usage depicts 'Hoffmann' as a brand name or entity, suggesting possession (using 's' for ownership in German).
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