Lachen
Meaning and Usage
"Lachen" in German means "to laugh" or "laughter." It is a verb used to describe the action of laughing or the sound of laughter.
Linguistic Analysis
"Lachen" is an infinitive form of the verb. It doesn't have a prefix, and the root of the word is "lach." The suffix "-en" denotes the infinitive form of the verb. The word has Middle High German roots.
Comparisons between German and English
The English word "laugh" has a similar meaning to "lachen," making it relatively easy to remember for English speakers.
Cultural Context
Laughing is an important part of social interaction and communication in many cultures, and in German culture, humor and laughter are valued in social settings.
Example Sentences
- Sie lacht über seinen Witz. (She is laughing at his joke.)
- Das Kind lachte fröhlich. (The child laughed joyfully.)
Memory Tips
Associate "lachen" with the English word "laugh" to remember its meaning easily.
Additional Vocabulary
- das Lachen - the laughter
- lustig - funny
- der Witz - the joke
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- Ich lache (I laugh)
- Du lachst (You laugh)
- Er/Sie/Es lacht (He/She/It laughs)
- Wir lachen (We laugh)
- Ihr lacht (You [plural] laugh)
- Sie lachen (They laugh)