Lachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "laugh", "giggle" or "chuckle".

Essential properties of "lachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: lachen
  • Simple past: lachte
  • Participle: gelacht

See full conjugation of lachen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "lachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make sounds and movements of laughter"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder lachen laut im Park.The children laugh loudly in the park.
  2. Er konnte nicht aufhören zu lachen.He couldn't stop laughing.
  3. Wir haben so viel gelacht.We laughed so much.

2.) "To mock or ridicule"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie lachte ihn wegen seines Fehlers aus.She laughed at him because of his mistake.
  2. Man sollte niemanden lachen.One should not laugh at anyone.
  3. Er lachte über ihren seltsamen Hut.He laughed at her strange hat.
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