No. 8,351 in Dutch
gewoonte
A habit or custom.
In a sentence
Een gezonde gewoonte is om elke dag te sporten.
A healthy habit is to exercise every day.
In this sentence, "gewoonte" is used to describe a regular and beneficial action that is part of someone's routine, highlighting its use in the context of personal habits.
Het is een gewoonte in Nederland om fietsen boven auto's te verkiezen.
It is customary in the Netherlands to prefer bicycles over cars.
Here, "gewoonte" refers to a societal or cultural norm, demonstrating its usage in describing common practices or habits within a community.
Het kost tijd om de gewoonte van snoepen af te leren.
It takes time to unlearn the habit of snacking.
"Gewoonte" is employed to indicate a repeated behavior or practice that may be undesirable, showing its application in contexts of breaking or changing habits.
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