VERB
reifen/ˈʁaɪ̯fn̩/to ripen; to mature
reifen is a German verb that means to ripen or to mature. It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "reifte" and the past participle is "gereift".
Definitions
1.to become ripe or ready to eat (of fruits, plants, etc.)(food, nature)
a.to fully develop or ripen (especially about fruit, crops)
Die Äpfel reifen im Herbst.—The apples ripen in autumn.
2.to become mature, to develop mentally or emotionally(people, figurative)
a.to reach a stage of maturity or development (in people, ideas, etc.)
Er ist durch seine Erfahrungen gereift.—He has matured through his experiences.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | reifen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | reife |
| Present (du) | reifst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | reift |
| Preterite (ich) | reifte |
| Participle II | gereift |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | reifte |
| Imperative (singular) | reif |
| Imperative (plural) | reift |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reifen" mean in English?
- "reifen" means to ripen or to mature. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "reifen"?
- "reifen" is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "reifen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "reifen" is "gereift", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "reifen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "reifen" becomes "reifte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "reifen"?
- "reifen" is a verb in German.
