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Pan: meaning, definitions and examples

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pan

 

[ pรฆn ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

bread

A type of bread that is popular in many Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Latin America. It is usually made with cornmeal and can be served with various toppings or fillings.

Synonyms

cornbread, muffin

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a delicious arepa filled with cheese and avocado.
  • In Venezuela, arepas are a staple food and are enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Context #2 | Noun

currency

The basic monetary unit of Bulgaria, equal to 100 stotinki.

Synonyms

BGN, lev

Examples of usage

  • How many leva does this item cost?
  • The exchange rate for euros to Bulgarian lev is favorable.
Context #3 | Noun

Japanese folklore

A supernatural being or spirit in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a mischievous creature with the ability to shape-shift.

Synonyms

fox spirit, yokai

Examples of usage

  • The kitsune is a fox-like creature in Japanese mythology known for its intelligence and magical abilities.
  • In stories, the kitsune can take on human form and trick unsuspecting individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "pan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frigideira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคกเคผเคพเคนเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfanne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wajan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะพะฒะพั€ะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patelnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใ‚คใƒ‘ใƒณ (furaipan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poรชle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sartรฉn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tava

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒฌ (paen)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ู„ุงุฉ (miqlฤh)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกnev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ panvica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๅบ•้”… (pรญng dว guล)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ panna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒคแƒ (แนญap'a)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tava

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sartรฉn

Etymology

The word 'pan' has a diverse history, with origins in multiple languages. In Latin, 'panis' means bread, which influenced the Spanish word 'pan' for bread. In Bulgarian, 'lev' means lion, which is the symbol on the Bulgarian lev coins. Additionally, in Japanese folklore, the 'kitsune' is a mythical creature associated with the word 'pan'. The word has evolved over time to represent various concepts related to food, currency, and mythology.

See also: pane, panic, panorama, pantry.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,927, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.