This is the 14518th most frequent German word.
lachende
"Lachende" means "laughing" in English.
Here, 'lachende' is used as an adjective to describe 'Kind', indicating that the child is smiling or laughing while playing.
Das lachende Kind spielte im Park.
The laughing child was playing in the park.
In this sentence, 'lachende' serves as an adjective providing information about the girl, emphasizing her state of laughing.
Ich hörte das lachende Mädchen im Hintergrund.
I heard the laughing girl in the background.
The word 'lachenden' describes the noun 'Zuschauer' as being in the state of laughing, highlighting their enjoyment.