Reifen

See also: reifen

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈraɪ̯fən/, [ˈʁaɪ̯fn̩], [-fən]

Etymology 1

Stem variant of Reif, which developed weak forms in early modern German.

Noun

Reifen m (strong, genitive Reifens, plural Reifen)

  1. tyre; tire
  2. hoop
Declension
Derived terms

Noun

Reifen

  1. dative plural of Reif

Noun

Reifen n (strong, genitive Reifens, no plural)

  1. gerund of reifen: ripening, maturation
    Synonyms: Reife, Reifung
Declension

Further reading

  • Reifen” in Duden online
  • Reifen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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