VERB
loben/ˈloːbn̩/to praise; to commend
loben is a German verb that means to praise or to commend. It is pronounced /ˈloːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lobte" and the past participle is "gelobt".
Definitions
1.to express positive recognition or approval(acknowledgement/approval)
a.to praise a person for their actions or qualities
Der Lehrer lobt die Schülerin für ihre guten Leistungen.—The teacher praises the student for her good performance.
b.to commend something in general
Er lobt das neue Projekt seiner Kollegen.—He commends his colleagues' new project.
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 or to commend. 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.
