Used to (Familiarity)
Normal vs. Becoming Normal
1. BE used to
It is normal for you. No problem.
ស៊ាំ / ធ្លាប់ (វាជារឿងធម្មតា)
2. GET used to
It is becoming normal. It is still a process.
ចាប់ផ្តើមស៊ាំ (កំពុងទម្លាប់)
...used to + Noun / V-ing
⚠️ NEVER use Base Verb here!
(Wrong: I am used to drive.)
(Correct: I am used to driving.)
Real Life Examples
I am used to the heat in Cambodia.
ខ្ញុំស៊ាំនឹងកំដៅនៅកម្ពុជា (ធម្មតា)
I am getting used to driving on the right.
ខ្ញុំកំពុងទម្លាប់បើកបរនៅខាងស្តាំ
She got used to the spicy food.
នាងបានចាប់ផ្តើមស៊ាំនឹងអាហារហឹរ
Moving to Phnom Penh 🏙️
Visal moves from the province.
Dara 🧑
How is life in the city, Visal?
Visal 👨
It is busy! I am not used to the traffic yet.
Dara 🧑
Don't worry. You will get used to it soon.
Visal 👨
I hope so. At least I am used to waking up early.
Quiz Time 🧠
Be vs. Get vs. Grammar
It is difficult, but I am ___ it. (Process)
Grammar Check: I am used to ___.
I lived here for 10 years. I ___ the noise.
Mission 📝
Reflect on your life.
Complete sentences:
Think about a new job, a new school, or a new city.
- 1. At first, it was hard to get used to ______________.
- 2. Now, I am used to ______________.
- 3. I am still getting used to ______________.
Example:
1. get used to the noise.
2. am used to the food.
3. getting used to the new boss.
1. get used to the noise.
2. am used to the food.
3. getting used to the new boss.