Vokabahn

reif

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Adjective

reif

Pronunciation: /ʁaɪ̯f/

ripe

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Meanings

Adjective
  1. ripe
  2. mature
  3. fit

Example sentence

Die Bananen sind noch nicht reif.

The bananas are not ripe yet.

Usage

  • reife Früchte — Fruit ready to eat or harvest.
  • reif für etwas — Figuratively, ready for something; für takes accusative.
Extra sentence

Die Birnen sind jetzt reif und duften süß.

The pears are ripe now and smell sweet.

Not the word you meant? See also der Reif (Noun).