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 movie 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 movie moved me a lot.
sich bewegen to move (oneself) Move slowly!
Similar Words
Synonyms: (physical) rücken, verschieben; (emotional) rühren, berühren
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' and 'Weg' (way, path). It conveys the sense of putting something into motion along a path.
Memory Tips
It can 'move' a box across the room or 'move' your heart with a sad story. It covers both physical and emotional movement.