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How do you say "fan" in German?
der Ventilator
In German, "fan" is der Ventilator.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ven-til-AH-tor', stress on the last syllable, with a short E and A.
Grammar notes
Der Ventilator is masculine. Plural: die Ventilatoren. From Latin, common technical term.
Example sentence
Der Ventilator ist laut und wirksam.
The fan is loud and effective.
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How to remember der Ventilator
Ventilator sounds like the English word. Both refer to a spinning device that creates air flow.
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Questions about der Ventilator
How do you say "fan" in German?
In German, "fan" is der Ventilator. It is a noun.
Is der Ventilator masculine or feminine?
Der Ventilator is masculine. Plural: die Ventilatoren. From Latin, common technical term.
How is der Ventilator used in a sentence?
Use der Ventilator as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Ventilator ist laut und wirksam. (The fan is loud and effective.).
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