rijpende
Rijpende is a Dutch adjective formed from the verb rijpen, meaning to ripen or to mature. It denotes an ongoing process of maturation or ripening and is often translated as “maturing” or “ripening.” The term is used across contexts to describe development that is not yet completed.
Etymology and formation: Rijpende is the -ende form of the participle from rijpen, sharing its root with
Usage and contexts: In agriculture, rijpende fruit or vegetables refers to produce that is in the process
Grammatical notes: Rijpende is most commonly used attributively before a noun, as in rijpende vruchten or rijpende