noun🔗ShareFächerA hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself."On a hot summer day, my grandmother used her fan to cool herself while she read. "An einem heißen Sommertag benutzte meine Großmutter ihren Fächer, um sich abzukühlen, während sie las.deviceutensilutilitythingitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVentilator, FächerAn electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc."The classroom was stuffy, so the teacher turned on the fan. "Das Klassenzimmer war stickig, also schaltete der Lehrer den Ventilator ein.devicemachinetechnologyelectronicsutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFächeln, LuftbewegungThe action of fanning; agitation of the air."The fan created a gentle breeze, making the classroom more comfortable. "Der Ventilator erzeugte eine sanfte Brise, wodurch das Klassenzimmer angenehmer wurde.actionenergyphysicsweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFächerAnything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail."The peacock's magnificent tail fan shimmered in the sunlight. "Der prächtige Schwanzfächer des Pfaus schimmerte im Sonnenlicht.appearancestylethingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWorfel, FächerAn instrument for winnowing grain, by moving which the grain is tossed and agitated, and the chaff is separated and blown away."The farmer used the fan to separate the wheat from the chaff. "Der Bauer benutzte den Worfel, um den Weizen von der Spreu zu trennen.agricultureutensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWindradA small vane or sail, used to keep the large sails of a smock mill always in the direction of the wind."The smock mill's fan kept the main sails aligned with the wind, ensuring efficient grinding. "Das Windrad des Bockwindmühle hielt die Hauptsegel im Einklang mit dem Wind und sorgte so für effizientes Mahlen.architecturetechnicalmachinedevicesailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFächerA section of a tree having a finite number of branches"The oak tree had a large, symmetrical fan of branches, perfect for climbing. "Die Eiche hatte einen großen, symmetrischen Fächer aus Ästen, perfekt zum Klettern.plantpartnaturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFächelnTo blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise."We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."Wir genossen es, am Rande der Klippe zu stehen und vom Wind gefächelt zu werden.technologydeviceelectricessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKlatschen, verprügelnTo slap (a behind, especially)."The older brother playfully fanned his younger sister's bottom. "Der ältere Bruder hat spielerisch den Po seiner jüngeren Schwester geklatscht.bodyactionsexhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich auffächern, sich ausbreiten(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan."The teacher fanned her hands out to help the students see the shapes on the projector screen. "Die Lehrerin fächerte ihre Hände aus, um den Schülern zu helfen, die Formen auf der Projektorleinwand zu sehen.directionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFächelnTo dispel by waving a hand-held fan."I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room."Ich versuchte, den unangenehmen Geruch aus dem Raum zu fächeln.utensilactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Hahn einer alten Pistole betätigenTo perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun."The soldier practiced fanning his old-style pistol. "Der Soldat übte, den Hahn seiner alten Pistole zu betätigen.militaryweaponactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnfachen, befeuern(metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned."The teacher fanned the flames of enthusiasm in the classroom by asking thought-provoking questions. "Der Lehrer fachte die Flammen der Begeisterung im Klassenzimmer an, indem er zum Nachdenken anregende Fragen stellte.energyactionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWorfelnTo winnow grain."The farmer carefully fanned the wheat to separate the grain from the chaff. "Der Bauer worfelte den Weizen sorgfältig, um das Korn von der Spreu zu trennen.agricultureutensilprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnhänger, Verehrer, FanA person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport."I am a big fan of libraries."Ich bin ein großer Fan von Bibliotheken.entertainmentsportpersoncultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
