verb

begeben

set out · proceed · go · embark · make

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The German word "begeben" is a verb that means "to proceed," "to go to," or "to move towards". It often implies putting oneself into a particular situation or location. When reflexively used as "sich begeben," it means "to resort to" or "to betake oneself." This verb doesn't directly break into simpler words excluding prefixes, but it is often combined with various prepositions to convey different meanings.

Words with similar meanings to "begeben" include "gehen" (to go), "sich auf den Weg machen" (to make one's way), and "sich wenden" (to turn to in a figurative sense).

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Examples

Wir begeben uns auf den Weg.verb

We set out on the journey.

Sie begeben sich zur Arbeit.verb

They proceed to work.

Er begibt sich in Gefahr.verb

He is putting himself in danger.

Nachts begeben viele sich auf unbekannte Wege.verb

At night, many embark on unknown paths.

Die Kinder begeben sich langsam nach Hause.verb

The children slowly make their way home.

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