ripe in German
ripe in German is reif, gereift, ausgereift — ripe means fully grown and ready to eat, as fruit or grain.
ripe in German
reif
gereift
(of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow.
reif
(of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow.
ausgereift
(figuratively) Having attained its full development; mature; perfected.
reif
(figuratively) Having attained its full development; mature; perfected.
What does "ripe" mean?
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adjective Fully grown and ready to eat, as fruit or grain.
"These bananas are perfectly ripe."
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adjective Ready or suitable for something, especially at the right moment.
"The market was ripe for a new competitor."
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ripe in a sentence
- These bananas are perfectly ripe.
- The wheat fields were ripe for harvest.
- The market was ripe for a new competitor.
- Conditions were ripe for a great discovery after months of careful preparation.
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What is "ripe" in German?
"ripe" in German is reif, gereift, ausgereift. ripe means: Fully grown and ready to eat, as fruit or grain.
How do you use "ripe" in a sentence?
Example: "These bananas are perfectly ripe." In German, "ripe" is reif, gereift, ausgereift.
Are there other ways to say "ripe" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ripe": reif, gereift, ausgereift.
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