English–German

“laugh” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaxn̩/

Example

Er lacht über den Witz.

He laughs at the joke.

Illustration for lachen (laugh)

How to say “laugh” in German

“Laugh” in German is lachen.

An open mouth, moving cheeks, and voiced bursts signal amusement or mockery.

Full entry for lachen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lachen

Die Kinder lachen laut im Park.

The children laugh loudly in the park.

Tips for using lachen

  • Lachen über takes an accusative object for the thing causing laughter, as in über den Witz.

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