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fan
A person who has great enthusiasm and admiration for a public figure, a group (e.g., sports team, band), or a thing.
Sie ist ein riesiger Fan der Band und reist zu jedem Konzert.
She is a huge fan of the band and travels to every concert.
to be a fan of something
To like or support a certain thing, activity, or idea very much. Often used in the negative.
Ich bin kein großer Fan von Horrorfilmen.
I'm not a big fan of horror films.
The word 'Fan' comes from English and is pronounced the same way in German. It has become a common term for a supporter or admirer.
Die Fans feierten den Sieg ihrer Mannschaft die ganze Nacht.
The fans celebrated their team's victory all night.
If you want to say what someone is a fan of, you use the preposition 'von' followed by the dative. This applies to people, groups, and also to things or activities.
Mein Bruder ist ein großer Fan von diesem Computerspiel.
My brother is a big fan of this computer game.
To describe enthusiasm, 'Fan' is often combined with adjectives like 'großer' (big), 'riesiger' (huge), or 'treuer' (loyal).
Sie ist ein treuer Fan und hat noch kein Spiel ihrer Mannschaft verpasst.
She is a loyal fan and hasn't missed a single game of her team.
The expression '(k)ein Fan von etwas sein' (to (not) be a fan of something) is often used to express that you do or do not like something. The negative form in particular is very common in everyday language.
Ich bin kein Fan von frühem Aufstehen am Wochenende.
I'm not a fan of getting up early on the weekend.
friend / boyfriend
Both words can refer to a person who supports a cause or a club. „Freund“ sounds more neutral and less intense, while „Fan“ usually expresses strong, openly displayed enthusiasm and is more informal. „Freund“ is suitable for general support, while „Fan“ is more appropriate for strong enthusiasm.
Er ist ein großer Fan unseres Vereins und trägt bei jedem Spiel das Trikot.
He is a huge fan of our club and wears the jersey to every game.
Er ist ein Freund unseres Vereins und unterstützt ihn regelmäßig.
He is a friend of our club and supports it regularly.
