Singular

das

Lachen

Q: Is it der, die, or das Lachen?

It is das Lachen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lachen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Lachen?

The noun Lachen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Lachen mean in English?

The German word das Lachen translates to “laughing” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Lachen?

Like all German nouns, Lachen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Lachen Akkusativ: das Lachen Dativ: dem Lachen Genitiv: des Lachens These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

laughing

Plural: die Lachen

Strong

Why does the noun Lachen have the article das?

All nouns with diminutive -chen ending are neuter. Look at the bolded -chen in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.

Examples

das Mädchen (girl), das Brötchen (bread roll), das Häuschen (little house), das Kätzchen (kitten), das Hündchen (puppy), das Büchlein (booklet)

Exceptions

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Declension table for German noun Lachen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Lachen	ein Lachen	kein Lachen
Akkusativ	das Lachen	ein Lachen	kein Lachen
Dativ	dem Lachen	einem Lachen	keinem Lachen
Genitiv	des Lachens	eines Lachens	keines Lachens
Nominativ	die Lachen	Lachen	keine Lachen
Akkusativ	die Lachen	Lachen	keine Lachen
Dativ	den Lachen	Lachen	keinen Lachen
Genitiv	der Lachen	Lachen	keiner Lachen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Lachen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das laute Lachen war fröhlich.The loud laughter was joyful.	Ein herzliches Lachen hilft manchmal.A hearty laugh sometimes helps.	Kein leises Lachen ist hier erlaubt.No quiet laughter is allowed here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das fröhliche Lachen.I see the joyful laughter.	Er braucht ein kurzes Lachen.He needs a short laugh.	Sie will kein langes Lachen.She doesn't want a long laughter.
Dativ	Mit dem lauten Lachen bin ich einverstanden.I agree with the loud laughter.	Er hilft einem herzlichen Lachen.He helps with a hearty laugh.	Mit keinem leisen Lachen geht es.It works with no quiet laughter.
Genitiv	Der Grund des fröhlichen Lachens ist unklar.The reason for the joyful laughter is unclear.	Die Bedeutung eines kurzen Lachens ist groß.The meaning of a short laugh is great.	Der Wert keines langen Lachens ist gering.The value of no long laughter is low.
Nominativ	Die vielen Lachen waren verwirrend.The many laughters were confusing.	Spontane Lachen sind selten.Spontaneous laughters are rare.	Keine gezwungenen Lachen sind nötig.No forced laughters are necessary.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die vielen Lachen oft.We often see the many laughters.	Ich mag ehrliche Lachen nicht.I don't like honest laughters.	Er hat keine falschen Lachen.He has no false laughters.
Dativ	Mit den vielen Lachen bin ich zufrieden.I am satisfied with the many laughters.	Ich spreche über spontanen Lachen.I talk about spontaneous laughters.	Mit keinen gezwungenen Lachen geht es.It works with no forced laughters.
Genitiv	Die Ursache der vielen Lachen ist bekannt.The cause of the many laughters is known.	Die Wirkung ehrlicher Lachen ist klar.The effect of honest laughters is clear.	Die Folgen keiner falschen Lachen sind schlimm.The consequences of no false laughters are bad.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Lachen?

It is das Lachen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lachen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Lachen?

The noun Lachen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Lachen mean in English?

The German word das Lachen translates to “laughing” in English.

How do you decline das Lachen?

Like all German nouns, Lachen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Lachen
Akkusativ: das Lachen
Dativ: dem Lachen
Genitiv: des Lachens

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.