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praising
Expresses recognition, approval, or praise. Usually used in relation to words, gestures, or mentions.
In seiner Rede fand der Chef nur lobende Worte für das Engagement des Teams.
In his speech, the boss had only words of praise for the team's commitment.
'Lobend' (praising) is the present participle of the verb 'loben' (to praise). It therefore describes an action or statement that is praising, or that has a praising character.
Die Kritikerin äußerte sich lobend über den neuen Film.
The critic spoke positively about the new film.
'Lobend' (praising) can stand before a noun as an adjective or function as an adverb describing a verb. As an adjective it is declined; as an adverb it remains unchanged.
Er erhielt eine lobende Erwähnung für seine Arbeit.
He received an honorable mention for his work.
Common combinations are 'lobende Worte finden' (to find words of praise), 'eine lobende Erwähnung bekommen' (to receive an honorable mention), or 'sich lobend über etwas äußern' (to speak positively about something).
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten fand sie lobende Worte für die Anstrengungen aller.
Despite the difficulties, she had words of praise for everyone's efforts.
appreciative
Anerkennend and lobend both express a positive evaluation. Lobend usually refers to a statement or gesture that explicitly conveys praise. Anerkennend can also express respect or approval without any specific praise being voiced.
Die Trainerin sprach nach seiner guten Leistung lobend über ihn.
After his good performance, the coach spoke about him in a praising way.
Die Trainerin nickte nach seiner guten Leistung anerkennend.
After his good performance, the coach nodded appreciatively.
