fort|bewegen
Translation
to move, to get around, to propel oneself
Examples
Wie bewegen sich Fische fort?
How do fish move?
Er bewegt sich mit einem Stock fort.
He gets around with a cane.
Das Auto bewegte sich langsam fort.
The car moved forward slowly.
Grammar Patterns
sich⁴ fortbewegen to move (oneself) The animal moves forward slowly.
sich⁴ ((with sth.)) fortbewegen to get around with sth. He gets around with a bicycle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich bewegen, vorankommen, gehen, fahren
Etymology
Composed of 'fort' (away, forward) and 'bewegen' (to move). The combination means 'to move oneself forward or away'.
Memory Tips
Always used reflexively ('sich fortbewegen'). Think of it as 'to transport oneself' or 'to get around'.