English–German
“ripen” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯fən/
Example
Die Früchte reifen im Sommer.
The fruits ripen in summer.
How to say “ripen” in German
“Ripen” in German is reifen.
A fruit, plan, or person gradually develops until its qualities are fully formed and ready.
Example sentences with reifen
Manche Ideen müssen erst reifen, bevor man sie vorstellt.
Some ideas must first mature before they are presented.
Tips for using reifen
- Reifen describes the process of becoming mature, while reif sein describes the resulting state; the usual fruit construction is intransitive.