German Word · Intermediate
gewöhnen
to accustom, inure, make accustomed
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈvøːnən/
Meaning
to accustom, inure, make accustomed
Example
Sie gewöhnt ihren Körper an die bittere Kälte.
She accustoms her body to the bitter cold.
Practice tips
- Practice gewöhnen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.