VERB
loben/ˈloːbn̩/to praise; to commend; to compliment
loben is a German verb that means to praise, to commend, or to compliment. It is pronounced /ˈloːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lobte" and the past participle is "gelobt".
Definitions
1.to express approval or admiration for someone or something(general use)
a.to commend or compliment someone for good work or behavior
Die Lehrerin lobt die Schüler für ihre Hausaufgaben.—The teacher praises the students for their homework.
2.to publicly recognize or honor someone for an achievement(official or formal)
a.to officially praise an achievement or service
Der Bürgermeister lobte die Feuerwehr für ihren mutigen Einsatz.—The mayor commended the fire department for their brave action.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | loben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lobe |
| Present (du) | lobst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lobt |
| Preterite (ich) | lobte |
| Participle II | gelobt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lobte |
| Imperative (singular) | lobe |
| Imperative (plural) | lobt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "loben" mean in English?
- "loben" means to praise, to commend, or to compliment. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "loben"?
- "loben" is pronounced /ˈloːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "loben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "loben" is "gelobt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "loben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "loben" becomes "lobte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "loben"?
- "loben" is a verb in German.
