German word

Bewegung

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈveːgʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmovement

Example

Ich spüre eine Bewegung.

I feel a movement.

Illustration for Bewegung (movement)

More examples

Nach dem Aufwachen komme ich schnell in Bewegung.

After waking up, I quickly start moving.

Core concept

A visible shift in the position of a body or limb ranges from a slight motion to an athletic activity.

Common phrases

  • in Bewegung kommen

    start moving

  • eine Bewegung ausführen

    perform a movement

Similar words

Geste: A brief body movement that conveys meaning or feeling.
Gestik: The use of bodily gestures, especially hand movements, while speaking.
Veränderung: A change that makes a state or thing different from before.

Definition in German

Bewegung bezeichnet das Sich-Bewegen eines Körpers oder von Teilen desselben.

Word origin

The noun Bewegung comes from bewegen plus -ung, a common German pattern for naming an action or process.

Usage tips

  • In Bewegung sein means to be moving or active, while in Bewegung bringen means to set something in motion.

Other meanings

  • exercisenoun
  • motionnoun
  • gesturenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • beweglichmobileadjective
  • Beweglichkeitmobilitynoun

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