verb
loben
praise
Jemandem sagen oder zeigen, dass man etwas gut findet, was er oder sie getan hat.
The German word "loben" is a verb meaning "to praise" or "to commend".
- It is not a compound, so it stands as a root word.
- It expresses the act of expressing approval or admiration.
Similar words include:
- "preisen" (to praise, often in a more formal or poetic sense)
- "würdigen" (to appreciate or acknowledge)
- "anerkennen" (to recognize or acknowledge)
Differences:
- "loben" is the general everyday term for praising someone.
- "preisen" is often more elevated or emphatic.
- "würdigen" emphasizes appreciation, sometimes without overt praise.
- "anerkennen" focuses more on recognition, possibly without emotional approval.
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Examples
Du musst deine Kinder für ihre Arbeit loben.verb
You must praise your children for their work.
Sie loben ihn für seine gute Arbeit.verb
They praise him for his good work.
Wir loben das gute Benehmen des Kindes.verb
We praise the good behavior of the child.
Der Lehrer lobt den Schüler.verb
The teacher praises the student.
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