lächerlich
/ˈlɛçɐlɪç/
adjective
A2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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ridiculous
Built from lachen (to laugh) + -lich — literally "laughable."
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Das ist eine lächerliche Ausrede.
That's a ridiculous excuse.
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Made of
- lachen to laugh
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Practice
1 What does lächerlich mean?
ridiculous
2 Which fingerprint chart matches lächerlich?
lächerlich: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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