gewend

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.

Ben jij gewend om in zo’n drukke stad te wonen?

Are you accustomed to living in such a busy city?