ovan

unaccustomed; uneasy because something is unfamiliar

Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation

/ˈuːvan/

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Cultural Note

Ovan often describes emotional discomfort caused by unfamiliar closeness, routines, or social settings.

📝 Example Sentences

Han var ovan vid så mycket närhet.

He was unaccustomed to so much closeness.

Jag känner mig ovan i nya sociala situationer.

I feel uneasy in new social situations.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
base ovan
comparative mer ovan
superlative mest ovan
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