lasch
Translation
bland, limp, slack, lethargic
Examples
Sein Händedruck war lasch.
His handshake was limp.
Die Suppe schmeckt lasch.
The soup tastes bland.
Er hat eine lasche Einstellung.
He has a slack attitude.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is lasch (to be limp/weak) Sein Händedruck war lasch.
a lasch ((noun)) (a limp/weak noun) Er hat eine lasche Einstellung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schlapp, kraftlos, schwach; Antonyms: fest, kräftig, energisch
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'lasch', potentially linked to 'erlöschen' (to be extinguished), implying a fading of strength.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'leash' when it's slack or loose. A dog on a 'lasch' leash isn't pulling hard.