General laughter:
* Lachen: This is the most common and general word for laughter. You can use it for a wide range of situations.
* Lachen: This is the plural form of "Lachen" and can be used for multiple people laughing.
* Gelächter: This word refers to the sound of laughter itself, especially when it's loud or prolonged.
Specific types of laughter:
* Kichern: This describes a quiet, almost stifled laughter.
* Grinsen: This refers to a smile that becomes a chuckle, often playful or amused.
* Gackern: This describes a loud, cackling laughter.
* Lachen: This is a specific type of laughter that can be used for a variety of situations, such as giggling, chuckling, or snickering.
Onomatopoeia:
* "Hahaha!" or "Hehehe!": These are common ways to represent laughter in writing.
* "Ho ho ho!": This is often used to represent a jolly or Santa-like laughter.
Using verbs with laughter:
* lachen über etwas: This means "to laugh at something".
* sich kaputtlachen: This means "to laugh oneself silly".
* lachen vor Vergnügen: This means "to laugh with delight".
* ein Lachen unterdrücken: This means "to suppress a laugh".
Examples:
* "Sie lachte herzlich über den Witz." (She laughed heartily at the joke.)
* "Im Raum war nur noch Gelächter zu hören." (Only laughter could be heard in the room.)
* "Er kicherte nervös, als er sie sah." (He giggled nervously when he saw her.)
* "Sie grinste, als sie den Brief las." (She grinned when she read the letter.)
The best way to express laughter in German writing depends on the specific context and the type of laughter you want to convey.