noun
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maturity
Ein Zustand, in dem etwas oder jemand vollständig entwickelt ist und bereit für den nächsten Schritt oder die Nutzung.
The German word "Reife" is a noun meaning "maturity" or "ripeness".
- It comes from the adjective "reif", which means "ripe" or "mature".
- It can refer to fruits becoming ripe, or a person's or thing's development reaching a mature, fully developed state.
Similar words:
- "Fälligkeit" (maturity, especially in financial contexts)
- "Mündigkeit" (legal maturity, coming of age)
- "Vollendung" (completion, perfection)
Differences:
- "Reife" generally emphasizes natural development and readiness.
- "Fälligkeit" focuses more on a due date or deadline (e.g., loans).
- "Mündigkeit" refers specifically to an age-related legal maturity.
- "Vollendung" suggests perfection or completion rather than just readiness.
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Examples
Die Reife der Früchte ist sehr wichtig für den Geschmack.noun
The maturity of the fruits is very important for the taste.
Reife entwickelt sich mit der Zeit.noun
Maturity develops over time.
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