German word

gewohnt

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvoːnt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveused to

Example

Ich bin es gewohnt, früh aufzustehen.

I am used to getting up early.

Illustration for gewohnt (used to)

More examples

Nach einigen Wochen war er an Lärm gewohnt.

After a few weeks, he was used to noise.

Core concept

A path traveled so often that its course feels familiar and unremarkable, for a routine, a normal practice, or a person's response.

Common phrases

  • an Veränderungen gewohnt sein

    be used to changes

  • an Lärm gewohnt sein

    be used to noise

  • an tägliche Abläufe gewohnt sein

    be used to daily routines

Similar words

vertraut: Personally well known and comfortable to use or deal with.
bekannt: Widely recognized or known to many people.
routiniert: Practiced enough to handle tasks with speed and ease.
üblich: Commonly followed or accepted as the normal way of doing things.

Definition in German

Gewohnt sein bedeutet, dass etwas durch Wiederholung vertraut geworden ist und kaum noch Mühe kostet.

Word origin

Gewohnt is historically linked to Middle High German gewonet and the verb wohnen, while modern gewöhnt is the participle formed from gewöhnen.

Usage tips

  • The phrase "es gewohnt sein" refers to an established state, but "sich an etwas gewöhnen" refers to the process of becoming accustomed to something.

Other meanings

  • usualadjective
  • customaryadjective

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