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praise
An expression of recognition, satisfaction, or admiration for a person or an achievement.
Für ihre hervorragende Arbeit erhielt die Mitarbeiterin viel Lob von der Geschäftsführung.
The employee received a lot of praise from management for her excellent work.
'Das Lob' (praise) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'loben' (to praise). When you praise someone, you give them praise.
Der Lehrer lobte die Schülerin für ihren tollen Aufsatz.
The teacher praised the student for her great essay.
Common verbs used with 'Lob' (praise) are 'Lob bekommen' (to get praise), 'Lob erhalten' (to receive praise), 'Lob verdienen' (to deserve praise), and 'jemandem Lob aussprechen' (to express praise to someone).
Für seine schnelle Hilfe hat er großes Lob verdient.
He deserved great praise for his quick help.
When you want to state the reason for the praise, use the preposition 'für' (for) followed by the accusative.
Die Köchin bekam viel Lob für das exzellente Essen.
The cook received a lot of praise for the excellent food.
recognition
Anerkennung and Lob both express a positive assessment of an achievement. Anerkennung refers more to appreciation and respect, while Lob is usually a specific positive comment spoken or written. Use Anerkennung for general appreciation and Lob for the praising words themselves.
Das Lob des Teamleiters für ihre Geduld machte sie stolz.
The team leader's praise for her patience made her proud.
Die Anerkennung des Teams für ihre Geduld machte sie stolz.
The team's recognition of her patience made her proud.
