lobend

Lobend is a German adjective and present participle derived from the verb loben, meaning to praise. It describes something that expresses praise or is laudatory and can function as an attributive adjective or in predicative positions. Examples include lobende Worte (words of praise), ein lobendes Urteil (a laudatory verdict), or a phrase such as er sprach lobend von dem Plan (he spoke of the plan in praise). The word can also appear in phrases like lobend formuliert, where something is stated in a praising manner.

Etymology and form: Lobend is built from the verb loben with the participial suffix -end, a common pattern for German adjectives derived from verbs. It is related to other forms such as lobenswert (worthy of praise) and loben (to praise). In usage, lobend emphasizes the act or quality of praising, while synonyms like lobenswert focus more on the merit itself.

Usage and register: Lobend is most common in formal writing, criticism, and rhetoric, where a praise-oriented tone is intended. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for alternatives such as positive Beurteilungen or phrases like “Worte des Lobes” or simply “positive” remarks. The term is widely understood by German speakers, but it tends to appear less frequently in casual conversation.

See also: Loben, Lob, Lobpreis, Lobenswürdig, Laudatory (English equivalent).

Note: As a descriptive term in German grammar, lobend serves to indicate praise-related meaning and is part of a broader family of participial adjectives formed with -end.