fruchtbar
Translation
fertile, fruitful, productive
Examples
Sie leben in einem fruchtbaren Tal.
They live in a fertile valley.
Der Bauer bestellt den fruchtbaren Boden.
The farmer cultivates the fertile soil.
Grammar Patterns
((a fertile soil)) (Nominative) A fertile soil is important.
((in a fertile valley)) (Dative) They live in a fertile valley.
((the fertile soil)) (Accusative) The farmer cultivates the fertile soil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ertragreich (productive), produktiv; Antonyms: unfruchtbar (infertile), karg (barren)
Etymology
Composed of 'Frucht' (fruit) and the suffix '-bar' (bearing, -able). Literally means 'fruit-bearing'.
Memory Tips
Directly connect it to the word 'Frucht' (fruit). A 'fruchtbar' land is one that bears a lot of fruit.