No. 2,103 in Swedish

erling

"Erling" is a male given name in Swedish.

In a sentence

Erling är en vänlig person.
Erling is a friendly person.
In this sentence, 'Erling' is used as a proper noun, referring to an individual's name.
Jag såg Erling igår på biblioteket.
I saw Erling yesterday at the library.
Here, 'Erling' is used as a simpler noun form, continuing to act as a proper noun in a practical observation.
När Erling spelar piano, är det mycket vackert.
When Erling plays the piano, it is very beautiful.
In this context, 'Erling' is the subject of the dependent clause, showcasing action by the individual named.

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