verb
praise, commend
B1
'loben' is a regular weak verb meaning 'to praise' or 'commend'. Uses auxiliary haben in perfect tenses (Perfekt: hat gelobt). Present participle: lobend. Not reflexive, not separable, not modal. Forms are regular (Präteritum: lobte). Use for praising people, actions or qualities.
Examples
Der Lehrer lobte die Schülerin für ihre gute Präsentation.
The teacher commended the student for her great presentation.
Ich bin gelobt worden.
I have been praised.
Ich lobe dich.
I praise you.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine giving someone a small trophy and saying 'Ich lobe dich' while clapping.
Sounds like 'lobe' which looks like 'love' — both are positive reactions.