lachen
to laugh, to smile
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈlɑxə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Lachen covers both laughing and smiling in Dutch (though 'glimlachen' specifically means to smile). 'Samen lachen' (laughing together) is considered essential for gezelligheid. A Dutch relationship without humor is considered incomplete.
📝 Example Sentences
Je moet meer lachen!
You should laugh more!
We hebben zo hard gelachen.
We laughed so hard.