die Bewegung
Translation
movement, motion, exercise, (social/political) movement
Examples
Jede Bewegung tat ihm weh.
Every movement hurt him.
Bewegung ist gut für die Gesundheit.
Exercise is good for your health.
Sie ist Teil einer politischen Bewegung.
She is part of a political movement.
Grammar Patterns
to set ((sth.)) in motion The wind sets the leaves in motion.
to be in motion The machine is constantly in motion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aktion (action), Regung (stir); Antonyms: Ruhe (rest), Stillstand (standstill)
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'bewegen' (to move). The '-ung' suffix creates a noun that describes an action or its result.
Memory Tips
Recognize 'bewegen' (to move) inside the word. The '-ung' ending turns verbs into nouns, like '-tion' in 'motion'. So, 'bewegen' becomes 'Bewegung'.