mature in German
mature in German is reif, gereift, ausgereift — mature means fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
mature in German
reif
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
gereift
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
ausgereift
Brought to a state of complete readiness.
reiflich
Profound; careful.
(nur) für Erwachsene
(television, film) Suitable for adults only, due to sexual themes, violence, etc.
reifen
reifen lassen
(transitive) To make (something, e.g. fruit) ripe or mature.
fällig werden
(intransitive, finance) To reach the date when payment is due.
What does "mature" mean?
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adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
"A mature oak tree can live for hundreds of years."
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adj Containing content, such as violence or sexual themes, considered suitable only for adults.
"The video game was rated for mature audiences."
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verb To develop fully or grow into an adult state, whether physically or in outlook.
"Wine matures in oak barrels for several years before bottling."
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verb Of a financial obligation such as a bond or loan, to reach the date on which payment becomes due.
"The bond matures in ten years, at which point the full amount is repaid."
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mature in a sentence
- A mature oak tree can live for hundreds of years.
- He handled the bad news in a surprisingly mature way for his age.
- The video game was rated for mature audiences.
- Wine matures in oak barrels for several years before bottling.
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What is "mature" in German?
"mature" in German is reif, gereift, ausgereift. mature means: Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
How do you use "mature" in a sentence?
Example: "A mature oak tree can live for hundreds of years." In German, "mature" is reif, gereift, ausgereift.
Are there other ways to say "mature" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "mature": reif, gereift, ausgereift, reiflich, (nur) für Erwachsene, reifen.
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