This is the 1335th most frequent Swedish word.
carl
The Swedish word "Carl" is a male given name equivalent to "Charles" in English.
Here, 'Carl' is used as a proper noun and is the name of a person being described.
Carl är en duktig ingenjör.
Carl is a skilled engineer.
In this sentence, 'Carl von Linné' is a specific person's name, referring to the Swedish botanist and taxonomist.
Han har läst böcker av Carl von Linné.
He has read books by Carl von Linné.
This usage is hypothetical or illustrative, showing 'carl' being used as a common noun, possibly requiring additional context or clarification in the scenario.