Gewöhnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gewöhnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to get used to", "to adapt to" or "to accustom oneself to".

Essential properties of "gewöhnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gewöhnen
  • Simple past: gewöhnte
  • Participle: gewöhnt

See full conjugation of gewöhnen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gewöhnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get used to or adapt to something/someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss mich erst an den neuen Arbeitsrhythmus gewöhnen.I first have to get used to the new work rhythm.
  2. Es dauert eine Weile, bis man sich an das kalte Wetter gewöhnt hat.It takes a while until one has gotten used to the cold weather.
  3. Die Kinder haben sich schnell an die neue Schule gewöhnt.The children quickly got used to the new school.

2.) "To accustom someone to something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Eltern versuchen, ihre Kinder an gesunde Ernährung zu gewöhnen.The parents try to accustom their children to healthy eating.
  2. Man sollte Hunde früh an den Kontakt mit Menschen gewöhnen.One should accustom dogs early to contact with people.
  3. Es ist wichtig, Babys langsam an feste Nahrung zu gewöhnen.It is important to slowly accustom babies to solid food.
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