English–German

“maturity” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯fə/

Example

Die Reife eines Menschen zeigt sich oft im Verhalten.

A person's maturity is often evident in their behavior.

Illustration for Reife (maturity)

How to say “maturity” in German

“Maturity” in German is Reife.

Fruit ready for picking and a person ready to respond with balanced judgment share the same image of completed development.

Full entry for Reife: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Reife

Die Reife des Weins beeinflusst sein Aroma.

The maturity of the wine affects its aroma.

Tips for using Reife

  • In mittlere Reife, Reife names an intermediate school-leaving qualification rather than a person's general maturity.

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