alan
word
/ˈæɫən/
A-luhn
/ˈælən/
A-luhn
Definition
A male given name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person with that name, not to a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Alan'. In speech and writing, it behaves like other first names: 'Alan is here', 'I called Alan'. Do not use it as a common noun.
Spanish: Alan (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Alan (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Alan (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 艾伦（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 艾倫（人名）Hindi: एलन (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: آلان (اسم علم)Bengali: অ্যালানRussian: АланJapanese: アランVietnamese: AlanKorean: 앨런Turkish: AlanUrdu: ایلنIndonesian: Alan
Example Sentences
Alan is my brother.
basic
I saw Alan at school today.
basic
Alan likes pizza.
basic
Have you talked to Alan about the plan yet?
natural
Alan said he’d be a little late.
natural
If Alan calls, tell him I’m on my way.
natural