How to Say ‘to move’ in German
sich bewegen
zikh beh-VAY-gen
[zikh beh-VAY-gen]
💬 Usage Tip: A reflexive verb: literally 'to move oneself.' Don't forget sich.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Early mobilization—sich bewegen after surgery—is strongly encouraged in German hospitals.
Phrase Breakdown
sich
[zikh]
oneself; yourself
Reflexive pronoun used with verbs like sich bewegen, meaning to move oneself.
Nach der Operation sollen Sie sich regelmäßig bewegen.
After the operation, you should move regularly.
bewegen
[beh-VAY-gen]
to move
To change position or be physically active; important after surgery.
Sie müssen sich langsam bewegen und auf den Kreislauf achten.
You must move slowly and pay attention to your circulation.
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