die Nachreife
Translation
after-ripening, maturation
Examples
Manche Früchte brauchen eine Nachreife.
Some fruits need to after-ripen.
Die Nachreife des Käses dauert Monate.
The maturation of the cheese takes months.
Grammar Patterns
die Nachreife ((von+3)) the after-ripening of sth. The after-ripening of cheese takes time.
Similar Words
die Reifung (maturation), die Alterung (aging)
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after) and 'Reife' (ripeness). It literally means 'after-ripeness'.
Memory Tips
Think of bananas that are picked green and need an 'after-ripening' period on your counter.