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

Infinitivelachen
Present (ich)lache
Present (du)lachst
Present (er/sie/es)lacht
Preterite (ich)lachte
Participle IIgelacht
Konjunktiv II (ich)lachte
Imperative (singular)lache
Imperative (plural)lacht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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