productive / concentrated / heavy
ergiebig – ergiebiger – am ergiebigsten
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productive
Producing a high yield or many useful results. This can refer to material yields as well as information or insights.
Das Archiv erwies sich als ergiebige Quelle für ihre Forschungen.
The archive proved to be a productive source for her research.
concentrated / long-lasting
Effective or sufficient even in small quantities and therefore usable for a long time.
Dieses Spülmittel ist sehr ergiebig: Wenige Tropfen reichen für den ganzen Abwasch.
This dishwashing liquid is very concentrated: a few drops are enough for all the dishes.
heavy
Falling in large quantities, especially rain or snow.
Am Wochenende werden ergiebige Regenfälle erwartet.
Heavy rainfall is expected at the weekend.
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Common collocations include „eine ergiebige Quelle“ (a productive source), „eine ergiebige Recherche“ (productive research), and „eine ergiebige Diskussion“ (a productive discussion). With „sich als ergiebig erweisen“ (to prove productive), you can express that the benefit only becomes clear in the course of the work.
Das Gespräch mit der Zeitzeugin erwies sich als ergiebig für unsere Recherche.
The conversation with the eyewitness proved productive for our research.
For detergents, cleaning products, and personal care products, you will often see „besonders ergiebig“ (especially concentrated) or „ergiebig im Verbrauch“ (long-lasting in use). Information about the amount needed or the number of applications can help you assess this claim.
Das Waschmittel ist besonders ergiebig: Eine Packung reicht für 60 Waschgänge.
The detergent is especially concentrated: one package is enough for 60 washes.
This usage is typical of weather reports and weather warnings. Pay attention to the collocations „ergiebiger Regen“ (heavy rain), „ergiebige Schneefälle“ (heavy snowfall), and „ergiebige Niederschläge“ (heavy precipitation).
Der Wetterdienst warnt vor ergiebigen Schneefällen in den Alpen.
The weather service is warning of heavy snowfall in the Alps.
