gereift
Translation
matured, ripened, aged, mature
Examples
Dieser Käse ist gut gereift.
This cheese is well-matured.
Sie ist eine gereifte Persönlichkeit.
She is a mature personality.
Gereifte Früchte schmecken am besten.
Ripened fruits taste best.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + [Noun] (Adjective modifying a noun) The matured wine tastes good.
[Noun] + sein + gereift (Adjective as a predicate) This banana has already ripened.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ripe, aged, mature; Antonyms: unripe, immature
Etymology
Past participle of 'reifen' (to ripen/mature). The prefix 'ge-' indicates the past participle, often used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Connect 'gereift' with 'ripe'. The 'ge-' prefix often signals a completed state, so it's fully ripe or matured.