This is the 9727th most frequent German word.
nato
In German, "NATO" refers to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an intergovernmental military alliance.
Here, 'NATO' is part of a compound noun emphasizing membership or association with the organization.
Die NATO-Mitglieder trafen sich, um die Strategien zu besprechen.
The NATO members met to discuss the strategies.
Here, 'NATO' is used as a proper noun referring to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Die NATO ist ein internationales Bündnis.
The NATO is an international alliance.
Here, 'NATO' is referenced in the context of a subject of discussion or study.