In German

lachen

Meaning: to laugh

Example sentences

  • Wirlachenvielzusammen.

    We laugh a lot together.

  • SielachtüberdenWitz.

    She's laughing at the joke.

  • Ichmusstelautlachen.

    I had to laugh out loud.

Grammar note

“Lachen” is a regular verb: “ich lache”, “du lachst”, “er/sie/es lacht”. “Auslachen” (with a prefix) means to laugh AT someone, which is ruder.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “lachen” (to laugh) with “lächeln” (to smile) — related ideas, but two separate verbs with different endings.

Quick check

Which German word means “to laugh”?

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say “she laughs”?

“Sie lacht”.

What does “auslachen” mean?

To laugh AT someone, more mocking than plain “lachen”.