Fana Meaning in English

word

US

fəˈnɑ

fuh-NAH

UK

fəˈnɑː

fuh-NAH

Definition

A 'fan' is a machine with blades that spin to move air in a room, helping to cool people or spaces.

Usage & Nuances

Used almost always for the device that moves air ('ceiling fan', 'table fan'). Not to be confused with 'fan' meaning admirer/supporter. Common collocations: 'turn on/off the fan', 'ceiling fan', 'standing fan'.

• Spanish: ventilador
• Portuguese (BR): ventilador
• Portuguese (PT): ventoinha - ventilador
• Chinese (Simplified): 风扇
• Chinese (Traditional): 風扇
• Hindi: पंखा
• Arabic: مروحة
• Bengali: ফ্যান
• Russian: вентилятор
• Japanese: 扇風機
• Vietnamese: quạt
• Korean: 선풍기
• Turkish: vantilatör
• Urdu: پنکھا
• Indonesian: kipas angin

Example Sentences

Please turn on the fan because it is hot.

basic

The fan in my room is broken.

basic

She bought a new ceiling fan.

basic

Could you point the fan towards me?

natural

The noise from the fan kept me awake all night.

natural

I can't work without my desk fan in the summer.

natural