This is the 6396th most frequent German word.
eb
"Eb" in German means "ebb," referring to the movement of the tide when the water level decreases.
'Ebbe' refers to the low tide condition when the sea level is at its minimum due to tidal forces.
Ich muss mich beeilen, da die Ebbe beginnt.
I must hurry since the tide is beginning.
'ebend' is a variation of 'eben' expressing an immediate coincidence in time, emphasizing that something has happened just now.
Der Brief ist ebend angekommen.
The letter just arrived.
'Ebbe' again refers to the low tide, highlighting its effect on wave activity and thus conditions for the boat.