English–German

“get used to” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvøːnən/

Example

Ich habe mich an das neue Leben gewöhnt.

I have gotten used to the new life.

Illustration for gewöhnen (get used to)

How to say “get used to” in German

“Get used to” in German is gewöhnen.

Repeated contact makes a once-unfamiliar situation feel ordinary, so it gradually causes less resistance.

Full entry for gewöhnen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gewöhnen

In Großstädten kann man sich leicht an den ständigen Lärm gewöhnen.

In big cities, you can easily get used to the constant noise.

Tips for using gewöhnen

  • The reflexive pattern is sich an etwas gewöhnen, while jemanden an etwas gewöhnen means to accustom another person to something; an takes the accusative.

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