gereift
Translation
mature, ripened, aged
Examples
Der Käse ist gut gereift.
The cheese is well-aged.
Er ist eine gereifte Persönlichkeit.
He is a mature personality.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) sth. is mature/aged Der Wein ist gereift.
((attributive)) a mature/aged ... ein gereifter Wein
Similar Words
Synonyms: reif, erwachsen; Antonyms: unreif, grün
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'reifen' (to ripen/mature). The prefix 'ge-' indicates a completed state.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ripe' fruit. A 'gereift' person or thing is like ripe fruit – fully developed and at its best.