This is the 8840th most frequent German word.
lan
"Lan" is not a standard German word. If it refers to "LAN," it means "Local Area Network."
Here, 'lan' is used informally, similar to using 'dude' or 'man' in a friendly and casual way.
Lan, lass uns heute Abend einen Film schauen.
Hey, let's watch a movie tonight.
In this sentence, 'lan' functions as an exclamation, often signaling surprise or attention towards the addressed person.
Was machst du da, lan?
What are you doing there, man?
In this case, 'lan' emphasizes familiarity and aims to capture the listener's focus.