bevæge

Bevæge is a Danish verb meaning to move or to mobilize. It is used for both physical movement of a person or object and for figurative movement, such as influencing or inspiring action. In reflexive use, bevegse sig denotes moving oneself, as in moving through a space or changing one’s position.

Etymology and related forms are linked to the noun bevægelse, which means movement, and to related words describing movability or motion. The same root appears in other Scandinavian languages, reflecting a common semantic field around motion and change. The verb is part of standard Danish and commonly appears in everyday speech as well as technical and formal contexts.

Usage notes and context. Bevæge can describe deliberate action to cause movement (to move a piece of equipment, to relocate objects) as well as the act of moving oneself from one place to another. It is frequently used in physical descriptions, transport and logistics, engineering, and in figurative expressions such as efforts to bevæge public opinion or to bevæge a process toward a decision. The form and auxiliary construction follow ordinary Danish verb patterns, including the use of bevæge sig for reflexive motion and har bevæget in perfect tense in appropriate contexts.

See also. Bevægelse (movement); Movable or movable property; Danish verbs of motion.