begeben
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The German word "begeben" is a verb that means "to proceed," "to go," or "to embark" (often used reflexively as "sich begeben"). The core word here is "geben" which means "to give." In this context, combined with the prefix "be-", it changes the meaning to expressing movement toward a place or a state.
Similar words include:
- gehen (to go)
- laufen (to walk/run)
- marchieren (to march)
Difference:
While "gehen" and "laufen" focus on the physical act of moving, "begeben" is more formal and often used to refer to deliberately going somewhere, especially in official or literary contexts (e.g., "sich zu einem Ort begeben" = "to proceed to a place"). It's less about casual movement and more intentional or purposeful relocation.
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Examples
Wir begeben uns auf den Weg.verb
Útnak indulunk.
Sie begeben sich zur Arbeit.verb
Elindulnak a munkába.
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