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 say positive things about someone or something; to praise(person, action)
a.to express approval or admiration (of a person)
Der Lehrer lobte die Schülerin für ihre guten Leistungen.—The teacher praised the student for her good performance.
b.to praise an action or behavior
Sie lobte seine Hilfsbereitschaft.—She praised his willingness to help.
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.
