bewegen
Translation
to move, to touch (emotionally), to exercise
Examples
Er kann den schweren Tisch nicht bewegen.
He can't move the heavy table.
Der Film hat mich sehr bewegt.
The film moved me a lot.
Bewegen Sie sich langsam!
Move slowly!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move sth. He can't move the heavy table.
((sb.)) to move sb. (emotionally) The film moved me a lot.
sich bewegen to move (oneself) Move slowly!
Similar Words
Synonyms: (physical) rücken, verschieben; (emotional) rühren, berühren
Etymology
From 'be-' prefix and 'Weg' (way, path). The idea is to set something on a path or way, hence 'to move'.
Memory Tips
Remember it has a double meaning: to physically 'move' an object, and to emotionally 'move' a person.