ADJECTIVE
reif/ʁaɪ̯f/ripe; mature; ready
reif is a German adjective that means ripe, mature, or ready. It is pronounced /ʁaɪ̯f/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "reifer" and "reifsten".
Definitions
1.fully developed and ready to be eaten or used(fruit, plants, cheese)
a.(of fruit, cheese, etc.) ready for consumption
Die Bananen sind endlich reif.—The bananas are finally ripe.
2.mature or grown up mentally or emotionally(people, figurative)
a.showing maturity
Mit sechzehn ist er schon sehr reif für sein Alter.—At sixteen he is already very mature for his age.
3.ready for something or at the appropriate stage for an event(ready, prepared)
a.(figurative) at the right moment or state for something to happen
Die Zeit ist reif für Veränderungen.—The time is ripe for change.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | reif |
|---|---|
| Comparative | reifer |
| Superlative | reifsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reif" mean in English?
- "reif" means ripe, mature, or ready. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "reif"?
- "reif" is pronounced /ʁaɪ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "reif"?
- The comparative of "reif" is "reifer" and the superlative is "reifsten".
- What part of speech is "reif"?
- "reif" is a adjective in German.
