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
| Infinitive | lächeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lächle |
| Present (du) | lächelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lächelt |
| Preterite (ich) | lächelte |
| Participle II | gelächelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lächelte |
| Imperative (singular) | lächle |
| Imperative (plural) | lächelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
