No. 2,239 in German
fan
A person who is enthusiastic or passionate about someone or something.
In a sentence
Ich bin ein großer Fan von klassischen Filmen.
I am a big fan of classic movies.
Here, 'Fan' is used as a noun to indicate a person who has a great admiration or interest in something.
Wir haben einen neuen Ventilator für den heißen Sommer gekauft.
We bought a new fan for the hot summer.
In this context, 'Ventilator' is used as the word for 'fan', referring to a device that creates airflow for cooling.
Die Fans haben das Stadion nach dem Spiel glücklich verlassen.
The fans left the stadium happily after the game.
Again, 'Fans' in plural form is used to signify supporters or enthusiasts of a team or event in this sentence.
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