verbverb
reifen
ripen
Langsam fertig und gut essbar werden, zum Beispiel bei Obst oder Gemüse.
The German word "reifen" is a verb that primarily means "to ripen" or "to mature". It comes from the adjective "reif", which means "ripe" or "mature".
Similar words:
- dazuwerden (to become ready/mature)
- reifen lassen (to let ripen)
- entwickeln (to develop)
Differences:
- reifen focuses on natural or gradual maturation or ripening (e.g., fruits, skills, ideas).
- entwickeln is broader and means to develop or evolve, not necessarily implying ripeness.
- aufschieben (postpone) or verzögern (delay) differ because they imply slowing down, while reifen implies readiness from growth or development.
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Examples
Die Äpfel reifen am Baum.verb
The apples ripen on the tree.
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