Reifen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Reifen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to ripen", "to mature" or "to age". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Reifen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: reifen
  • Simple past: reifte
  • Participle: gereift

See full conjugation of reifen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Reifen
  • Plural: die Reifen

Meanings of "Reifen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To mature or ripen"

"Reifen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Früchte beginnen zu reifen.The fruits begin to ripen.
  2. Er hat in den letzten Jahren sehr viel gereift.He has matured a lot in recent years.
  3. Der Käse muss noch reifen.The cheese still needs to mature.

2.) "Circular part of a vehicle that touches the ground"

"Reifen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Reifen ist platt.The tire is flat.
  2. Ich muss die Reifen wechseln.I have to change the tires.
  3. Ein neuer Reifen kostet viel Geld.A new tire costs a lot of money.
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