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praiseworthy
Describing an action, quality, or behavior that deserves recognition and praise; commendable, worthy of recognition.
Ihr freiwilliges Engagement für die Obdachlosenhilfe ist wirklich lobenswert.
Her volunteer work for homeless aid is truly praiseworthy.
The word is clearly built from the verb 'loben' (to praise), a linking -s, and the noun 'Wert' (worth/value). Something that is 'lobenswert' (praiseworthy) is therefore literally 'worth being praised.'
Sein Einsatz für den Tierschutz ist wirklich lobenswert.
His commitment to animal welfare is truly praiseworthy.
'Lobenswert' (praiseworthy) can be used as an adjective before a noun or on its own after verbs like 'sein' (to be) or 'finden' (to find/consider). It can also describe an action adverbially.
Das ist eine lobenswerte Initiative.
That is a praiseworthy initiative.
The adjective often describes abstract nouns that express an effort or behavior. Typical phrases are 'ein lobenswerter Einsatz' (a praiseworthy effort/commitment), 'eine lobenswerte Absicht' (a praiseworthy intention), or 'lobenswertes Engagement' (praiseworthy commitment).
Die schnelle Reaktion der Helfer war lobenswert.
The helpers' quick response was praiseworthy.
recommendable
'empfehlenswert' and 'lobenswert' sound similar because both end in '-wert' and both are positive. But they do not mean the same thing. You use 'empfehlenswert' when something is good enough that you can recommend it to others, for example a film, a course, or a doctor. You use 'lobenswert' for behavior, an action, or a quality that deserves recognition. So you are more likely to recommend a thing or an offering, but you are more likely to praise good behavior. That is why a helpful deed is 'lobenswert', but not necessarily 'empfehlenswert'.
Lenas Einsatz für die Nachbarn ist wirklich lobenswert.
Lena's commitment to helping the neighbors is truly praiseworthy.
Die Ärztin in der neuen Praxis ist sehr empfehlenswert.
The doctor at the new practice is very recommendable.