lächerlich
Translation
ridiculous, laughable, ludicrous
Examples
Sein Vorschlag war einfach lächerlich.
His suggestion was simply ridiculous.
Mach dich nicht lächerlich!
Don't make a fool of yourself!
Das ist ein lächerlich niedriger Preis.
That is a ridiculously low price.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is lächerlich sth. is ridiculous His idea is completely ridiculous.
sich⁴ lächerlich machen to make a fool of oneself He made a fool of himself with his question.
Similar Words
Synonyms: absurd, albern (silly); Antonyms: ernst (serious), seriös (serious)
Etymology
From 'Lachen' (laughter) + the suffix '-lich' (like, -ly). Literally means 'laughter-like' or 'provoking laughter'.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'lachen' (to laugh). Think of something so absurd it makes you laugh at it – it's 'lächerlich'.