NOUN

dasLachen/ˈlaxn̩/laughter

Lachen is a German noun that means laughter. It is pronounced /ˈlaxn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.the act or sound of laughing; laughter(emotion/expression)

a.the reaction when someone finds something funny

Sein lautes Lachen füllte den ganzen Raum.—His loud laughter filled the whole room.

b.the pleasant sound or feeling of laughing

Ihr Lachen ist sehr ansteckend.—Her laughter is very contagious.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Lachen—
Genitivedes Lachens—
Dativedem Lachen—
Accusativedas Lachen—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Lachen" mean in English?
"Lachen" means laughter. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Lachen"?
"Lachen" is pronounced /ˈlaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Lachen" der, die, or das?
"Lachen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Lachen"?
"Lachen" is a noun in German.

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