Lächeln
Meaning and Usage
"Lächeln" in German means "to smile." It is used to describe the act of forming one's face into a pleased, kind, or amused expression by flexing the muscles at the corners of the mouth.
Linguistic Analysis
"Lächeln" is a verb and is derived from the noun "das Lächeln," which means "the smile." It is formed from the root "lächel" and the suffix "n."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "lächeln" is similar to its English counterpart "to smile."
Cultural Context
Smiling is considered a universal expression of friendliness and happiness, and it plays an important role in social interactions in German-speaking countries.
Example Sentences
- Sie lächelt, als sie die gute Nachricht hört. (She smiles when she hears the good news.)
- Der kleine Junge lächelte verlegen. (The little boy smiled shyly.)
Memory Tips
To remember "lächeln," think of the "lächel" root as related to "laugh" in English, as both actions involve facial expressions that convey happiness and positivity.
Additional Vocabulary
- das Lächeln - the smile
- lächelnd - smiling
- Lächelnd sagte er "Danke." - Smiling, he said "Thank you."
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
N/A
Conjugation (for verbs)
- Ich lächle (I smile)
- Du lächelst (You smile)
- Er/sie/es lächelt (He/she/it smiles)
- Wir lächeln (We smile)
- Ihr lächelt (You all smile)
- Sie lächeln (They smile)