get used to

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral
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Meaning: To become accustomed to

习惯于
Acostumbrarse a
慣れる
익숙해지다

To adapt and become comfortable with something new.

适应并对新事物感到舒适。日常常用表达。
Adaptarse y sentirse cómodo con algo nuevo. Expresión muy común.
新しいことに適応して快適になること。日常的によく使われる表現。
새로운 것에 적응하여 편안해지다.
Base verb: get
Particle: used to
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. I'm getting used to the new system.
    我正在适应新系统
    Me estoy acostumbrando al nuevo sistema
    新しいシステムに慣れてきた
    새로운 시스템에 익숙해지고 있다.
  2. You'll get used to it.
    你会习惯的
    Te acostumbrarás
    そのうち慣れるよ
    곧 익숙해질 거야.
  3. It takes time to get used to.
    需要时间来适应
    Lleva tiempo acostumbrarse
    慣れるには時間がかかる
    익숙해지려면 시간이 걸린다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: adaptation, change, comfort

Tone: reassuring

✓ Do Say

  • Get used to it
    习惯它
    Acostumbrarse
    慣れる
    익숙해져

Origin & History

From becoming accustomed through use.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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