ADJECTIVE
lächerlich/ˈlɛçɐlɪç/ridiculous; laughable; absurd
lächerlich is a German adjective that means ridiculous, laughable, or absurd. It is pronounced /ˈlɛçɐlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "lächerlicher" and "lächerlichsten".
Definitions
1.so absurd or foolish as to invite ridicule or laughter(describing something or someone)
a.ridiculous, worthy of being laughed at
Sein Vorschlag war einfach lächerlich.—His proposal was simply ridiculous.
b.unreasonably small or inadequate
Der Preis ist lächerlich niedrig.—The price is ridiculously low.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | lächerlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | lächerlicher |
| Superlative | lächerlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lächerlich" mean in English?
- "lächerlich" means ridiculous, laughable, or absurd. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "lächerlich"?
- "lächerlich" is pronounced /ˈlɛçɐlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "lächerlich"?
- The comparative of "lächerlich" is "lächerlicher" and the superlative is "lächerlichsten".
- What part of speech is "lächerlich"?
- "lächerlich" is a adjective in German.
