This is the 11899th most frequent German word.
tobias
The German word "Tobias" is a proper noun, typically used as a male given name, equivalent to "Tobias" in English.
Here, 'Tobias' is used as a proper name referring to a person.
Tobias spielt gerne Fußball.
Tobias likes to play soccer.
In this sentence, 'Tobias' identifies ownership of the dog, emphasizing possession.
Der Hund von Tobias ist sehr freundlich.
Tobias's dog is very friendly.
'Tobias' is mentioned as the subject of the conversation.