How is the word gewöhnungsbedürftig translated from German to English

English translation
takes some getting used to
adjective

So ungewohnt, dass man sich erst daran gewöhnen muss; oft höflich für „seltsam“.

So unfamiliar that you have to get used to it first; often polite for "strange".

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  • Der Geschmack ist gewöhnungsbedürftig. — The taste takes some getting used to.

  • Seine Art ist etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. — His manner takes some getting used to.

  • Das neue Design ist gewöhnungsbedürftig. — The new design takes some getting used to.

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