nounadjective
der Reif, -e
frost
Weiße, kalte Schicht aus kleinen Eiskristallen, die sich bei Frost auf Gras, Autos oder Fenstern bildet.
The German word "reif" is an adjective meaning "ripe" or "mature".
- It originates from the verb "reifen", which means "to ripen" or "to mature".
- Used to describe fruits that are ready to eat, or people as mature and fully developed.
Similar words:
- "matur" (mature, often more formal or technical)
- "ausgereift" (well-developed, fully matured)
- "fertig" (finished, ready)
Difference:
- "reif" focuses on natural maturity or readiness.
- "matur" is often used in a biological or psychological context.
- "fertig" emphasizes completion or readiness from a process perspective.
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Examples
Am Morgen lag Reif auf dem Gras.noun
In the morning frost lay on the grass.
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