ausgiebig
extensive
Comprehensive, long-lasting, and intensive; to a great extent.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Wanderung haben wir ein ausgiebiges Abendessen genossen.
After the hike, we enjoyed an extensive dinner.
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Word family
The adjective 'ausgiebig' (extensive) is related to the verb 'ausgießen' (to pour out). It describes something that is so plentiful, as if it had been generously 'ausgegossen' (poured out) — that is, on a large scale or of long duration.
EXAMPLE
Wir nahmen uns Zeit für ein ausgiebiges Gespräch.
We took time for an extensive conversation.
Typical collocations
'Ausgiebig' (extensive) is often combined with activities or meals that take a lot of time. Typical collocations are: 'ein ausgiebiges Frühstück' (an extensive breakfast), 'ein ausgiebiger Spaziergang' (a long walk), or 'eine ausgiebige Diskussion' (an extensive discussion).
EXAMPLE
Am Sonntag machen wir immer einen ausgiebigen Spaziergang im Wald.
On Sundays, we always take a long walk in the forest.
Use as an adverb
'Ausgiebig' (extensively) can also be used as an adverb to describe a verb. It then means 'intensiv' (intensively) or 'für lange Zeit' (for a long time), and in this form it is not declined.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden haben sich ausgiebig über ihre Zukunft unterhalten.
The two of them talked extensively about their future.
Compare with
ausgiebig vs intensiv
intensive
A conversation can be either intensiv or ausgiebig. Intensiv emphasizes strong involvement, concentration, or depth of content. Ausgiebig, by contrast, highlights that the conversation lasts a long time or covers a topic comprehensively.
ausgiebig
Die beiden sprachen ausgiebig über jedes Detail des Projekts und waren erst nach Stunden fertig.
The two talked extensively about every detail of the project and did not finish until hours later.
intensiv
Die beiden führten ein intensives Gespräch über die wichtigsten Probleme des Projekts.
The two had an intense conversation about the project's most important problems.
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