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

Positivelächerlich
Comparativelächerlicher
Superlativelächerlichsten

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.

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