No. 657 in Dutch
beweging
"Movement" or "motion."
In a sentence
De beweging van de dansers was elegant.
The movement of the dancers was elegant.
In this sentence, "beweging" refers to the physical motion of the dancers.
Een gezonde levensstijl omvat voldoende beweging.
A healthy lifestyle includes sufficient exercise.
Here, "beweging" denotes physical activity or exercise that contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
De beweging voor gelijke rechten krijgt steeds meer aanhang.
The movement for equal rights is gaining more supporters.
In this instance, "beweging" symbolizes a social or political campaign or cause.
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