This is the 2091st most frequent Dutch word.
gewend
Accustomed.
In this sentence, 'gewend' means 'used to' and implies familiarity or habituation to a specific habit or condition.
Ik ben gewend aan het vroege opstaan.
I am used to waking up early.
Here, 'gewend' is used to describe the process of becoming familiar with or adjusted to a new situation, with 'raakt' indicating a gradual process.
Zij raakt langzaam gewend aan haar nieuwe baan.
She is slowly getting accustomed to her new job.
In this sentence, 'gewend' is used in a question form, inquiring about someone’s familiarity or comfort level with a certain lifestyle.