VERB

lächeln/ˈlɛçl̩n/to smile

lächeln is a German verb that means to smile. It is pronounced /ˈlɛçl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lächelte" and the past participle is "gelächelt".

Definitions

1.to move the corners of the mouth upward as an expression of happiness, friendliness, etc.(emotion/expression)

a.to smile (physically express happiness or friendliness)

Sie lächelt, wenn sie gute Nachrichten bekommt.She smiles when she receives good news.

Conjugation

Infinitivelächeln
Present (ich)lächle
Present (du)lächelst
Present (er/sie/es)lächelt
Preterite (ich)lächelte
Participle IIgelächelt
Konjunktiv II (ich)lächelte
Imperative (singular)lächle
Imperative (plural)lächelt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "lächeln" mean in English?
"lächeln" means to smile. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "lächeln"?
"lächeln" is pronounced /ˈlɛçl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "lächeln"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "lächeln" is "gelächelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "lächeln"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "lächeln" becomes "lächelte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "lächeln"?
"lächeln" is a verb in German.

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