No. 786 in German
mario
The German word "Mario" is a proper noun, typically a male given name, equivalent to "Mario" in English.
In a sentence
Mario ist ein talentierter Musiker.
Mario is a talented musician.
In this sentence, 'Mario' is used as a proper noun, serving as the subject of the sentence and denoting an individual's name.
Mario hat ein Konzert gegeben, das viele Menschen begeistert hat.
Mario held a concert that excited many people.
Here, 'Mario' continues as a proper noun, subject of the action described by the verb 'hat gegeben', detailing an event involving the individual.
Die Erfindung von Mario, dem Genies, revolutionierte die Technologie.
The invention by Mario, the genius, revolutionized technology.
In this instance, 'Mario' is again a proper noun, mentioned in the genitive case to show possession of the 'Erfindung' and being apposited with a description.
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