German

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Etymology

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From lächerlich (ridiculous) +‎ -keit.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈlɛçɐlɪçˌkaɪ̯t]
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  • Hyphenation: Lä‧cher‧lich‧keit

Noun

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Lächerlichkeit f (genitive Lächerlichkeit, plural Lächerlichkeiten)

  1. (usually uncountable) ridiculousness
  2. (countable, chiefly in the plural) trivial matter, trifle

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