Nicht geschimpft ist genug gelobt.

Based on: loben
Phrase
1.

Their silence is enough praise.

(idiom, that describes the old school mindset of bosses in Berlin.)
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  • Keine angestellte Person jemals: Wenn er nicht schimpfen würde, wäre das genug Lob für uns.
  • No employee ever: If he wouldn't scold, that would be enough praise for us.

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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 'Nicht geschimpft ist genug gelobt.' have?

Nicht geschimpft ist genug gelobt. has 1 distinct meaning: 1. Their silence is enough praise. .

What is 'Nicht geschimpft ist genug gelobt.' related to?

The word 'Nicht geschimpft ist genug gelobt.' is related to loben.

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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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