lachen

German (Berlin)

[ˈlaχn̩]

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to laugh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German lachen inherited from Old High German lahhen inherited from *hlahhjan inherited from Proto-Germanic *hlahjaną (laugh).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hlahjaną

Gloss

laugh

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
😂 😅 😆 🤣 😹

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