This is the 13376th most frequent German word.
begab
"Begab" is the third-person singular simple past form of "begeben," meaning "committed," "proceeded," or "betook oneself."
In this sentence, 'begab' is used as the third-person singular past tense of the reflexive verb 'sich begeben', meaning 'to proceed' or 'to embark upon'.
Er begab sich auf eine lange Reise.
He embarked on a long journey.
Here, 'begab' is utilized in the context of moving or taking one’s self to a specific location, demonstrating a purposeful action.
Sie begab sich in die Stadt, um einzukaufen.
She went into the city to shop.
In this instance, 'begab' again represents the motion or action of a formal proceeding, aligning with the structured or ceremonial context articulated by the sentence.