No. 3,746 in German
reife
"Reife" means "maturity" or "ripeness" in English.
In a sentence
Die reife Frucht ist jetzt bereit, geerntet zu werden.
The ripe fruit is now ready to be harvested.
Here, 'reife' is an adjective describing the maturity or readiness for harvest of the fruit.
Ihre Reife zeigt sich in ihrem verantwortungsvollen Benehmen.
Her maturity is evident in her responsible behavior.
In this sentence, 'Reife' is a noun referring to a person's maturity or state of being responsible and developed.
Die Reifeprüfung ist ein wichtiger Schritt im Bildungssystem.
The maturity exam is an important step in the education system.
Here, 'Reife' is part of a compound noun 'Reifeprüfung,' meaning a qualification or examination showing readiness or completion, commonly equivalent to a high school diploma.
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