This is the 4303rd most frequent German word.
ergibt
"Ergibt" means "results in" or "yields."
In this sentence, 'ergibt' is used to indicate the result or outcome of the calculation.
Die Rechnung ergibt 42.
The calculation results in 42.
Here, 'ergibt' conveys the meaning of 'making sense' or being logical.
Das Gespräch ergibt keinen Sinn.
The conversation makes no sense.
In this example, 'ergibt' is used to mean 'reveal' or indicate the outcome of an evaluation.