This is the 4439th most frequent Dutch word.
charles
The Dutch word "Charles" is a proper noun, typically a male given name, equivalent to "Charles" in English.
Here, 'Charles' is used as a proper noun subject to denote the person performing the action of playing.
Charles speelt graag gitaar.
Charles enjoys playing the guitar.
In this sentence, 'Charles' is used as a proper noun naming a float in a parade, representing personification.
De bijzondere praalwagen in de parade heet Charles.
The special float in the parade is called Charles.
Here, 'Charles' is used as a proper noun representing the individual from whom the book was borrowed.