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Etymology

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From Geschlecht +‎ -s- +‎ reif. Attested as early as the 19th century.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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geschlechtsreif (strong nominative masculine singular geschlechtsreifer, not comparable)

  1. sexually mature

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Dutch: geslachtsrijp (calque)
    • Afrikaans: geslagsryp
    • West Frisian: geslachtsryp