bewegen/bəˈveːɡŋ̍/to move; to affect; to prompt
bewegen is a German verb that means to move, to affect, or to prompt. It is pronounced /bəˈveːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewegte" and the past participle is "bewegt".
Definitions
1.to move something or someone from one place or position to another(physical movement)
a.to cause something to change its position
Kannst du bitte den Tisch bewegen?—Can you please move the table?
b.(reflexive) to change one's position, to move oneself
Er kann sich nach dem Unfall kaum bewegen.—He can hardly move after the accident.
2.to touch or emotionally move someone(emotionally affect)
a.to cause someone an emotional reaction
Die Rede hat mich sehr bewegt.—The speech moved me deeply.
3.to prompt or induce someone to do something(cause to act)
a.to motivate or bring someone to do something
Was hat dich dazu bewegt, auszuwandern?—What prompted you to emigrate?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bewegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bewege |
| Present (du) | bewegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bewegt |
| Preterite (ich) | bewegte |
| Participle II | bewegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bewegte |
| Imperative (singular) | bewege |
| Imperative (plural) | bewegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bewegen" mean in English?
- "bewegen" means to move, to affect, or to prompt. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bewegen"?
- "bewegen" is pronounced /bəˈveːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bewegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bewegen" is "bewegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bewegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bewegen" becomes "bewegte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bewegen"?
- "bewegen" is a verb in German.
