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 produce the sound of laughter, express amusement(emotion/expression)
a.to audibly express amusement or joy
Sie lacht laut über den Witz.—She laughs loudly at the joke.
b.to express derision or ridicule
Er lacht über meinen Fehler.—He laughs at my mistake.
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.
