das Lob

Plural: die Lobe
Based on: loben
Noun
1.

the praise, the thumbs up

Opposite: Beschwerde
(Not as epic sounding as praise. Even a simple "well done" is already a "Lob".)
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  • Zu Beginn des Meetings erstmal Lob an alle - diesmal mussten wir bei der Betriebsfeier nur zweimal die Polizei rufen. Weiter so!
  • To start the meeting, a compliment/thumbs up to all of you - we had to call the police only twice at the company party this time. Keep it up!
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Word of the Day – “das Lob”

A quick, fun look at the meaning of "das Lob" and what it has to do with getting engaged and lobsters.

Vocab: das Lob, loben, verloben, der Verlobte, die Verlobung, das Gelöbnis, das Gelübde,erlauben

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How many meanings does the German word 'Lob' have?

Lob has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the praise, the thumbs up .

What is the gender of 'Lob'?

das

What is the plural of 'Lob'?

die Lobe

What is 'Lob' related to?

The word 'Lob' is related to loben.

Where can I learn more about 'Lob'?

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Word of the Day – “das Lob”
A quick, fun look at the meaning of "das Lob" and what it has to do with getting engaged and lobsters.
Vocab: das Lob, loben, verloben, der Verlobte, die Verlobung, das Gelöbnis, das Gelübde,erlauben
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