beveger

Beveger is a Norwegian verb meaning to move or to cause to move. It is the present tense form of the infinitive å bevege, used for describing physical movement as well as movement in a broader sense, such as changes or progress. The verb can be used transitively (to move something) and reflexively (to move oneself, å bevege seg).

In the present tense, the verb forms end with -er, with beveger as the typical third-person singular form. For example: Jeg beveger bordet, du beveger deg, han beveger seg, vi beveger oss, dere beveger, de beveger seg. The simple past and past participle forms vary by dialect and context, but the verb is commonly used in everyday Norwegian for both concrete and figurative movement, such as “å bevege en prosess fremover” (to move a process forward) or “bevege seg i rullering” in instructions.

Common derived nouns and adjectives related to the concept include bevegelse (movement) and bevegelses- as a prefix in compound terms describing motion or movement-related phenomena. The root beveg- belongs to a Germanic etymological family, with cognates in related Scandinavian languages that convey the sense of motion or movement.

Usage and nuances: Beveger is versatile in both spoken and written Norwegian. It appears in instructions, descriptions of physical actions, and figurative language about progress, change, or mobilization. In compound phrases, it often appears with nouns to specify the type of movement, such as mechanical movement, bodily movement, or movement in a plan or schedule.

See also: Bevegelse, movement in physics, motion in language.

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