Dutch Word of the Day
lachen
/LAH-ken/ • verb — 28th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to laugh
Examples
- Hij kan niet stoppen met lachen.
(He can't stop laughing.) - We hebben veel gelachen tijdens het feest.
(We laughed a lot during the party.) - Lachen is goed voor de gezondheid.
(Laughing is good for your health.)
Synonyms
- grinniken
- glimlachen
The word 'lachen' is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the act of laughing, whether it's in a humorous situation or simply sharing joy with others.
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