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puberty in German

puberty in German is Geschlechtsreifung, Pubertät, Reifezeit — puberty means the stage of development, driven by hormones, during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of reproduction.

puberty in German

Geschlechtsreifung
noun
A developmental phase brought about by the action of hormones as part of the maturing process. For humans, there are three in total.
Pubertät
noun
A developmental phase brought about by the action of hormones as part of the maturing process. For humans, there are three in total.
Reifezeit
noun
A developmental phase brought about by the action of hormones as part of the maturing process. For humans, there are three in total.
Geschlechtsreife
noun
The age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction.
geschlechtsreifes Alter
noun
The age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction.
Pubertät
noun
The age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction.

What does "puberty" mean?

  1. noun The stage of development, driven by hormones, during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of reproduction.
    "Puberty usually starts sometime between the ages of 9 and 14."
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puberty in a sentence

  • Puberty usually starts sometime between the ages of 9 and 14.
  • Growth spurts and voice changes are common signs of puberty in boys.

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What is "puberty" in German?

"puberty" in German is Geschlechtsreifung, Pubertät, Reifezeit. puberty means: The stage of development, driven by hormones, during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of reproduction.

How do you use "puberty" in a sentence?

Example: "Puberty usually starts sometime between the ages of 9 and 14." In German, "puberty" is Geschlechtsreifung, Pubertät, Reifezeit.

Are there other ways to say "puberty" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "puberty": Geschlechtsreifung, Pubertät, Reifezeit, Geschlechtsreife, geschlechtsreifes Alter.

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