It takes getting used to Meaning in English

expression

US

it TAYKS GET-ing YOOZD TOO

UK

it TAYKS GET-ing YOOZD TOO

Definition

This expression means that something is unfamiliar or different, and you need time or experience before it feels comfortable or normal.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often used when talking about changes, new environments, or habits. Commonly follows statements like 'moving to a new city', 'starting a new job', or adjusting to changes. Not used for instant or trivial things.

• Spanish: cuesta acostumbrarse - lleva tiempo acostumbrarse
• Portuguese (BR): leva tempo para se acostumar - é preciso se acostumar
• Portuguese (PT): demora a habituar-se - custa habituar-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 需要适应 - 需要时间习惯
• Chinese (Traditional): 需要適應 - 需要時間習慣
• Hindi: आदत डालने में समय लगता है
• Arabic: يحتاج لبعض الوقت للتعود
• Bengali: অভ্যাস করতে সময় লাগে - মানিয়ে নিতে সময় লাগে
• Russian: к этому нужно привыкнуть
• Japanese: 慣れるまで時間がかかる
• Vietnamese: cần thời gian để quen
• Korean: 익숙해지는 데 시간이 필요하다
• Turkish: alışmak zaman alır
• Urdu: عادت ڈالنے میں وقت لگتا ہے
• Indonesian: butuh waktu untuk terbiasa

Example Sentences

Living in a new country it takes getting used to.

basic

Wearing glasses every day it takes getting used to.

basic

Online classes it takes getting used to at first.

basic

Moving out on your own it takes getting used to, but you'll figure it out.

natural

Trust me, using public transport every day it takes getting used to if you never did it before.

natural

Your new work schedule? Yeah, it takes getting used to, but you'll adjust soon enough.

natural