der Fan, -s
fan
Eine Person, die jemanden oder etwas sehr mag und oft Begeisterung zeigt, zum Beispiel für eine Sportmannschaft, eine Band oder einen Schauspieler.
The German word "Fan" is a noun that means "fan" in the context of an enthusiastic supporter or admirer, typically of a sports team, musician, or public figure. The word is borrowed directly from English and is used similarly in both languages to denote someone who exhibits strong support or affection for a particular entity.
Similar words in German include "Anhänger" (follower or supporter) and "Begeisterte" (enthusiast).
The difference is that "Fan" specifically connotes a degree of fervor and loyalty, particularly in contexts related to entertainment and sports, while "Anhänger" can refer to supporters of various causes or political movements without the same nuance of enthusiasms.
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Examples
Ich bin ein großer Fan von Science-Fiction-Filmen.noun
I am a big fan of science fiction movies.
Ein Fan hat ein Poster vom Konzert mitgebracht.noun
A fan brought a poster from the concert.
Maria ist schon lange ein großer Fan der Mannschaft.noun
Maria has been a big fan of the team for a long time.
Hast du die jubelnden Fans im Stadion gesehen?noun
Did you see the cheering fans in the stadium?
Die Fans forderten eine Zugabe nach dem Konzert.noun
The fans demanded an encore after the concert.
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