This is the 489th most frequent Dutch word.
fans
Supporters or admirers of someone or something.
Here, 'fans' refers to people who admire and support the band.
De band kreeg veel fans na hun eerste concert.
The band gained many fans after their first concert.
In this sentence, 'fan' is used to refer to an electrical device for moving air (ventilator in Dutch).
De ventilator op de slaapkamer heeft drie verschillende standen.
The fan in the bedroom has three different speeds.
Here, 'fan' describes someone who greatly admires or enjoys the work of the writer.