dan
word
/ˈdæn/
dan
/ˈdæn/
dan
Definition
A male first name, usually short for Daniel in some cases, but also used as a full name by itself.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper name, so it is capitalized: 'Dan', not 'dan'. In real usage it often refers to a person directly, and context usually makes clear whether it is short for 'Daniel' or the person's full legal name.
Spanish: Dan (nombre masculino)Portuguese (BR): Dan (nome masculino)Portuguese (PT): Dan (nome masculino)Chinese (Simplified): 丹（男性名字）Chinese (Traditional): 丹（男性名字）Hindi: डैन (पुरुष नाम)Arabic: دان (اسم مذكر)Bengali: ড্যানRussian: ДэнJapanese: ダンVietnamese: DanKorean: 댄Turkish: DanUrdu: ڈینIndonesian: Dan
Example Sentences
Dan is my brother.
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I saw Dan at school today.
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Dan likes pizza.
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Have you talked to Dan about the trip yet?
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Dan said he'll be a little late.
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If you need help, ask Dan — he's good with computers.
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