This is the 9521st most frequent German word.
mittelmeerinsel
Mediterranean island.
In this sentence, "Mittelmeerinsel" is used as the object of the preposition "auf", indicating the location where people desire to spend their vacation.
Viele Menschen träumen davon, ihren Urlaub auf einer Mittelmeerinsel zu verbringen.
Many people dream of spending their vacation on a Mediterranean island.
Here, "Mittelmeerinsel" functions as a noun in apposition to "Kreta", providing descriptive information about the island of Crete.
Die Mittelmeerinsel Kreta ist bekannt für ihre antiken Ruinen.
The Mediterranean island of Crete is known for its ancient ruins.
In this usage, "Mittelmeerinsel" serves as the direct object of the sentence, referring to the thing that was discovered.