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fan in German

fan in German is Fächer, Fan, Anhänger — fan means a device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.

fan in German

Fächer
noun
Fan
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
Anhänger
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
Liebhaber
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
Verehrer
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
Anhängerschaft
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
Bewunderer
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
Ventilator
noun
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
Lüfter
noun
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
Gebläse
noun
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
fächeln
verb
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
anfachen
verb
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
anwehen
verb
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
belüften
verb
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
ventilieren
verb
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
zufächern
verb
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
klapsen
verb
(transitive) To slap (a behind, especially).
klopfen
verb
(transitive) To slap (a behind, especially).
schlagen
verb
(transitive) To slap (a behind, especially).
auffächern
verb
(intransitive, usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
fächern
verb
(intransitive, usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
verteilen
verb
(intransitive, usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.

What does "fan" mean?

  1. noun A device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.
    "She waved a paper fan to cool herself in the heat."
  2. noun A person who admires and follows a performer, team, or interest closely.
    "He's a huge fan of classic horror films."
  3. verb To move air onto something using a fan or a waving motion, or to spread out in a fan shape.
    "She fanned herself with a magazine."

fan in a sentence

  • She waved a paper fan to cool herself in the heat.
  • Turn on the ceiling fan, it's stifling in here.
  • He's a huge fan of classic horror films.
  • She fanned herself with a magazine.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "fan" in German?

"fan" in German is Fächer, Fan, Anhänger. fan means: A device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.

How do you use "fan" in a sentence?

Example: "She waved a paper fan to cool herself in the heat." In German, "fan" is Fächer, Fan, Anhänger.

Are there other ways to say "fan" in German?

Yes — German has 22 translations listed for "fan": Fächer, Fan, Anhänger, Liebhaber, Verehrer, Anhängerschaft.

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