jan

This is the 3491st most frequent Catalan word.


jan

"Jan" is a Catalan male given name, equivalent to "John" in English.


Here, 'Jan' is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of a person.

En Jan és un noi molt simpàtic.

Jan is a very friendly boy.


In this sense, 'jan' is used metaphorically or affectionately to describe someone known by their friendly behavior, as a colloquial term.

El jan del carrer sempre saluda quan passa.

The Jan from the street always greets when passing.


Here, 'jan' could imply a noble or kindhearted figure, used in a figurative or illustrative manner.

Com a jan, ha de tractar bé a tothom.

As a jan, he must treat everyone well.