aus|lachen
Translation
to laugh at, to mock
Examples
Die Kinder lachen ihn aus.
The children are laughing at him.
Man sollte niemanden auslachen.
One shouldn't laugh at anyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((auslachen)) to laugh at (sb.) Why are you laughing at me?
Similar Words
verspotten (to mock), sich lustig machen über (to make fun of)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out) and the verb 'lachen' (to laugh). The idea is of laughing 'out' at someone.
Memory Tips
Think of laughing 'out' loud AT someone, not WITH them. The 'aus-' prefix often implies an outward, sometimes aggressive action.