'Ripened' (or ripe) refers to fruits or crops that are fully grown and ready to eat. It can also metaphorically mean maturity or readiness. Here is how it is expressed in Tamil.
In Tamil literature, the word 'கனி' (Kani - sweet ripe fruit) is often used poetically to describe something extremely sweet, pleasant, or a beloved person.
Example:
When applied to people, situations, or age (meaning mature or fully developed):
Example: With age, his wisdom ripened = வயது ஆக ஆக, அவனது ஞானம் முதிர்ச்சியடைந்தது.
The opposite of ripe is 'Unripe' or raw.
Overripe (too soft or starting to rot) is called **கனிந்து அழுகிய நிலை** (Kaninthu azhugiya nilai) or simply மிகவும் பழுத்தது (migavum pazhuthathu).
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