ungewohnt
Translation
unaccustomed, unusual, unfamiliar
Examples
Die Stille war ungewohnt.
The silence was unusual.
Er ist das frühe Aufstehen ungewohnt.
He is unaccustomed to getting up early.
Grammar Patterns
to be + ungewohnt. The silence was unusual.
to be ungewohnt ((to sb.)) ((sth.)). This work is unfamiliar to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unusual, unfamiliar; Antonyms: usual, familiar, accustomed
Etymology
Prefix un- (not) + gewohnt (accustomed). Literally 'not accustomed'.
Memory Tips
If you don't 'wohnen' (live) somewhere for long, the place feels 'ungewohnt' (unfamiliar).