NOUN

Lob/loːp/praise; compliment; acclaim

Lob is a German noun that means praise, compliment, or acclaim. It is pronounced /loːp/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Lobe".

Definitions

1.expression of approval or admiration(general)

a.spoken or written praise

Für deine gute Arbeit hast du viel Lob bekommen.You received a lot of praise for your good work.

b.complimentary remarks or recognition

Er hat nur Lob für seine Kollegen übrig.He has only praise for his colleagues.

c.public or formal acknowledgment of merit

Die Lehrerin sprach ein Lob aus.The teacher gave a word of praise.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Lobdie Lobe
Genitivedes Lobsder Lobe
Dativedem Lobden Loben
Accusativedas Lobdie Lobe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Lob" mean in English?
"Lob" means praise, compliment, or acclaim. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Lob"?
"Lob" is pronounced /loːp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Lob" der, die, or das?
"Lob" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Lob"?
The plural of "Lob" is "Lobe".
What part of speech is "Lob"?
"Lob" is a noun in German.

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