This is the 622nd most frequent Swedish word.
karl
The Swedish word "karl" means "man" or "fellow" in English.
Here, 'karl' is used as a masculine given name.
Karl är en stark man.
Karl is a strong man.
In this sentence, 'karl' is used to refer to a dependable man, exemplifying its use as a common noun for a man.
Han är verkligen en karl att lita på.
He is truly a man to rely on.
This is a Swedish proverb where 'karl' is used metaphorically to convey meaning, also as a common noun for 'man.'