Loben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Loben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to praise", "to commend" or "to compliment".

Essential properties of "loben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: loben
Simple past: lobte
Participle: gelobt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "loben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To express approval or admiration"

Definition: "To express approval or admiration for someone or something."
Translation(s): to praise, to commend, to compliment
Synonym(s): preisen, rühmen, würdigen
Antonym(s): kritisieren
Related word(s): Lob, lobend, lobenswert

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.The teacher praised the students for their hard work.
Sie lobte das Essen im Restaurant.She praised the food at the restaurant.
Wir sollten unsere Kinder öfter loben.We should praise our children more often.

2.) "To recommend or speak well of"

Definition: "To recommend or speak well of someone or something."
Translation(s): to recommend, to speak highly of, to laud
Synonym(s): empfehlen, anpreisen
Antonym(s): kritisieren
Related word(s): Empfehlung, Anpreisung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er lobte seinen Kollegen für die Beförderung.He recommended his colleague for the promotion.
Sie lobte das Buch ihren Freunden.She recommended the book to her friends.
Der Kritiker lobte den Film in höchsten Tönen.The critic highly praised the film.

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