ergeben
Translation
to result in, to yield, to make (sense), to show
Examples
Zwei plus zwei ergibt vier.
Two plus two equals four.
Die Untersuchung ergab neue Fakten.
The investigation yielded new facts.
Das ergibt keinen Sinn.
That makes no sense.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to result in, to equal ((sth.)) Two plus two ergibt four.
Similar Words
resultieren (to result), folgen aus (to follow from)
Etymology
From 'er-' (prefix indicating achievement) + 'geben' (to give). It literally 'gives out' a result.
Memory Tips
Think of a calculation 'giving' ('geben') a final result. 'Two plus two gives four' -> ergibt vier.