ovant

This is the 6882nd most frequent Swedish word.


ovant

Unfamiliar; unaccustomed.


Here, 'ovant' describes the feeling of unfamiliarity or awkwardness when using a new item, in this case, a phone.

Det är ovant att använda en ny telefon.

It is unfamiliar to use a new phone.


In this instance, 'ovant' illustrates a sense of unaccustomedness or not being used to a certain style for the given occasion.

Hon kände sig ovant klädd för festen.

She felt unaccustomedly dressed for the party.


The usage of 'ovant' here denotes a lack of comfort or habitual practice with an activity, such as public speaking.

Att tala inför en stor publik är fortfarande ovant för honom.

Speaking in front of a large audience is still uneasy for him.