die Gewohnheit
Translation
habits, customs, routines
Examples
Alte Gewohnheiten legt man schwer ab.
Old habits are hard to break.
Er hat die Gewohnheit, morgens zu lesen.
He has the habit of reading in the morning.
Grammar Patterns
to have the habit of ((-ing)) to have the habit of doing sth. He has the habit of reading in the morning.
to do ((sth.)) out of habit to do sth. out of habit She checks her phone out of habit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Routine, custom, mannerism; Antonyms: exception
Etymology
From ge- (collective prefix) + wohnen (to live, dwell) + -heit (noun suffix). Literally 'something one dwells with'.
Memory Tips
Think of where you 'wohnen' (live). Your 'Gewohnheiten' are the routines you have in your home.