VERB
lachen/ˈlaxn̩/to laugh
lachen is a German verb that means to laugh. It is pronounced /ˈlaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lachte" and the past participle is "gelacht".
Definitions
1.to make the spontaneous vocal sound of amusement, joy, or happiness(emotion/expression)
a.to show amusement or happiness by making laughing sounds
Die Kinder lachen über den Witz.—The children are laughing at the joke.
b.to react (to something) with laughter
Er musste laut lachen, als er den Film sah.—He had to laugh out loud when he saw the movie.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lache |
| Present (du) | lachst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lacht |
| Preterite (ich) | lachte |
| Participle II | gelacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lachte |
| Imperative (singular) | lache |
| Imperative (plural) | lacht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lachen" mean in English?
- "lachen" means to laugh. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lachen"?
- "lachen" is pronounced /ˈlaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lachen" is "gelacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lachen" becomes "lachte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lachen"?
- "lachen" is a verb in German.
