German word

Lob

Pronunciation

IPA/loːp/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpraise

Example

Sie erhielt ein Lob für ihre schnelle Hilfe.

She received praise for her quick help.

Illustration for Lob (praise)

More examples

Der Lehrer zollte der Schülerin ein Lob für ihre gelungene Präsentation.

The teacher gave the student praise for her successful presentation.

Core concept

An approving response that lifts someone's standing after a good action or achievement.

Common phrases

  • jemandem Lob zollen

    give someone praise

  • Lob ernten

    win praise

  • ein Lob aussprechen

    voice praise

Similar words

Kompliment: A brief expression of praise for a good quality in someone.
Anerkennung: Recognition that an achievement or contribution has value.
Bewunderung: Strong admiration accompanied by awe or wonder.
Beifall: Approval shown through applause, often by an audience.

Definition in German

Lob bezeichnet die positive Anerkennung für eine Person oder ihre Leistung und wird häufig als Sammelbegriff verwendet.

Word origin

German Lob is an inherited Germanic noun from Old High German lob, with a related form in Dutch lof.

Usage tips

  • Lob often behaves like an uncountable noun in expressions such as viel Lob, but ein Lob means one particular expression of praise.

Other meanings

  • complimentnoun

Opposites

  • Tadelcensurenoun
  • Kritikcriticismnoun

Related words

  • lobenpraiseverb
  • lobenswertworthy of praiseadjective

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