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 |