Gewohnheitssache sein
Example: Für mich ist es Gewohnheitssache, morgens Kaffee zu trinken.
Definition
"Gewohnheitssache sein" refers to something that has become a habit or routine, meaning it is done regularly and almost automatically without much thought. For example, drinking coffee in the morning can be a "Gewohnheitssache" for someone, indicating a familiar and established behavior.
Translations
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be a matter of habit -
ser cuestión de costumbre -
een kwestie van gewenning zijn -
ser qüestió de costum -
être une question d'habitude
Etymology
The German phrase "Gewohnheitssache sein" combines "Gewohnheit," meaning habit or custom, and "Sache," meaning matter or thing. Together, it literally means 'to be a matter of habit.' This expression emphasizes how certain actions become ingrained in daily life over time through repetition.
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