ungewohnte
Translation
unfamiliar, unaccustomed, unusual
Examples
Die ungewohnte Stille im Haus war unheimlich.
The unfamiliar silence in the house was eerie.
Das ist eine für mich völlig ungewohnte Situation.
This is a completely unfamiliar situation for me.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) before a noun The unfamiliar surroundings made him nervous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fremd, unbekannt; Antonyms: gewohnt, vertraut
Etymology
From prefix un- (not) + gewohnt (accustomed). It means 'not accustomed'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-wanted' but for habits; something you are 'un-accustomed' to. The '-e' ending often signals a feminine or plural noun.