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bewegen
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Etymology
From Middle Dutch bewegen. Equivalent to be- + wegen.
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Verb
bewegen
- (intransitive, sometimes reflexive) to move, to be in motion
- Mijn benen bewegen. ― My legs move.
- Slakken bewegen zich maar langzaam. ― Snails move rather slowly.
- (transitive) to move, to cause to be in motion
- Ik kan mijn benen niet bewegen. ― I can't move my legs.
- (transitive) to budge, to motivate, to spur, to induce
- Ik kan hem maar niet bewegen om boodschappen te doen. ― I just can't get him to go to the shops.
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