noun
fan, supporter
A2
Fan means fan or supporter, usually of sports, music, or celebrities. Masculine noun (der Fan) with plural Fans. Not to be confused with ventilator (fan as device is Ventilator). No fixed preposition. As a loanword it follows regular German declension, plural formed with -s.
Examples
Der Spieler gab einem Fan ein Autogramm, nachdem das Spiel zu Ende war.
The player gave a fan an autograph after the game was over.
Ich bin ein Fan.
I'm a fan.
Die Fans jubeln, wenn die Mannschaft ein Tor schießt.
The fans cheer when the team scores a goal.
Details
Mnemonics
A person cheering with a team scarf.
Same as English 'fan'.
der — think 'der Fan' like 'der Mann' (often masculine for people)
Notes
Plural 'Fans' is commonly used. Can refer to sports, music or other enthusiasts.