Why does the noun Lob have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Lob
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Lob | ein Lob | kein Lob |
| Akkusativ | das Lob | ein Lob | kein Lob |
| Dativ | dem Lob | einem Lob | keinem Lob |
| Genitiv | des Lobes | eines Lobes | keines Lobes |
| Nominativ | die Lobe | Lobe | keine Lobe |
| Akkusativ | die Lobe | Lobe | keine Lobe |
| Dativ | den Loben | Loben | keinen Loben |
| Genitiv | der Lobe | Lobe | keiner Lobe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Lob in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das Lob ist verdient.The praise is deserved. | Ein Lob ist selten.Praise is rare. | Kein Lob kommt von ihm.No praise comes from him. |
| Akkusativ | Er bekommt das Lob.He gets the praise. | Sie sucht ein Lob.She is looking for praise. | Ich gebe kein Lob.I give no praise. |
| Dativ | Er ist zufrieden mit dem Lob.He is satisfied with the praise. | Sie strebt nach einem Lob.She strives for praise. | Ich folge keinem Lob.I follow no praise. |
| Genitiv | Der Grund des Lobes ist klar.The reason for the praise is clear. | Die Wirkung eines Lobes ist groß.The effect of praise is great. | Wegen keines Lobes ändere ich mich.I don't change because of any praise. |
| Nominativ | Die Lobe sind ehrlich.The praises are honest. | Lobe sind wichtig.Praises are important. | Keine Lobe helfen jetzt.No praises help now. |
| Akkusativ | Wir hören die Lobe gern.We like to hear the praises. | Sie erhalten Lobe oft.They often receive praises. | Ich mag keine Lobe.I don't like any praises. |
| Dativ | Er ist zufrieden mit den Loben.He is satisfied with the praises. | Sie gibt Loben viel Wert.She gives praises much value. | Ich folge keinen Loben.I follow no praises. |
| Genitiv | Die Quelle der Lobe ist bekannt.The source of the praises is known. | Der Wert vieler Lobe ist hoch.The value of many praises is high. | Die Bedeutung keiner Lobe ist wichtig.The meaning of no praises is important. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Lob?
It is das Lob. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lob is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Lob?
The plural form of das Lob is die Lobe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Lob mean in English?
The German word das Lob translates to “praise” in English.
How do you decline das Lob?
Like all German nouns, Lob changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Lob
- Akkusativ: das Lob
- Dativ: dem Lob
- Genitiv: des Lobes
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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