Bewegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bewegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "move", "shift" or "touch".

Essential properties of "bewegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bewegen
  • Simple past: bewegte
  • Participle: bewegt

See full conjugation of bewegen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bewegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Move something or someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte den schweren Schrank nicht bewegen.He could not move the heavy cabinet.
  2. Sie bewegt den Stuhl zur anderen Ecke des Zimmers.She moves the chair to the other corner of the room.
  3. Wir müssen das Auto aus der Garage bewegen.We have to move the car out of the garage.

2.) "Cause an emotion or feeling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Geschichte hat sie tief bewegt.The story deeply moved her.
  2. Der Film bewegt ihn zu Tränen.The film moves him to tears.
  3. Ihre Worte haben mich sehr bewegt.Her words deeply moved me.

3.) "Change position or place; move oneself"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er bewegt sich langsam auf das Ziel zu.He moves slowly towards the goal.
  2. Die Erde bewegt sich um die Sonne.The Earth moves around the sun.
  3. Das Tier bewegt sich schnell durch den Wald.The animal moves quickly through the forest.
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