This is the 2103rd most frequent Swedish word.
erling
"Erling" is a male given name in Swedish.
In this sentence, 'Erling' is used as a proper noun, referring to an individual's name.
Erling är en vänlig person.
Erling is a friendly person.
Here, 'Erling' is used as a simpler noun form, continuing to act as a proper noun in a practical observation.
Jag såg Erling igår på biblioteket.
I saw Erling yesterday at the library.
In this context, 'Erling' is the subject of the dependent clause, showcasing action by the individual named.