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freak
A person who is extremely enthusiastic about a particular thing and engages with it intensively, often in an unconventional way.
Er ist ein totaler Computer-Freak und kennt sich mit allem aus.
He is a total computer freak and knows about everything.
freak
A person who is perceived as strange, eccentric, or odd, often because of their appearance or behavior. Can be derogatory.
Mit seinen bunten Haaren und der seltsamen Kleidung hielten ihn viele für einen Freak.
With his colorful hair and strange clothes, many people thought he was a freak.
'Freak' is a colloquial word taken directly from English. It is mainly used in spoken language and in informal contexts.
Er ist ein echter Freak, wenn es um Star Wars geht.
He is a real freak when it comes to Star Wars.
In the positive meaning 'Fan' (fan) or 'Experte' (expert), 'Freak' is very often used as the second part of a compound. The first part names the area of interest.
Mein Bruder ist ein totaler Technik-Freak.
My brother is a total technology freak.
When 'Freak' is used on its own as a label for a person, the meaning is often negative and refers to a strange or eccentric person.
Die Kinder nannten den alten Mann einen Freak, weil er allein lebte.
The children called the old man a freak because he lived alone.
fan
A Fan is mainly enthusiastic about something. A Freak is often also extremely involved with it in an unconventional way, which can make the person seem more conspicuous. Fan fits ordinary enthusiasm; Freak emphasizes the unusual nature or intensity of the interest.
Tom ist ein Fahrrad-Freak und baut sogar ungewöhnliche Modelle selbst.
Tom is a bicycle freak and even builds unusual models himself.
Tom ist ein Fan alter Fahrräder und restauriert am Wochenende eines.
Tom is a fan of old bicycles and restores one at the weekend.
