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eingewöhnen — meaning in English

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English meaning

adjust verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.

Senses

eingewöhnen is used for these senses in English:

adjust (intransitive) To change to fit circumstances.
break in (ambitransitive, ergative, idiomatic) To reach a state of functioning more smoothly through use or wear; to cause (something, or someone, new) to undergo this change.

adjust — full definition

verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
verb To settle or resolve, especially an insurance claim.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

anpassen justieren abstimmen ausrichten etwas verstellen geringfügig ändern berichtigen nachbessern einfügen einleben einbrechen einsteigen