No. 4,189 in German
begehen
"Begehen" means "to commit" (e.g., a crime) or "to celebrate/observe" (e.g., an occasion).
In a sentence
Er beging einen Fehler, den er später bereute.
He committed a mistake, which he later regretted.
The verb 'begehen' is used here to convey the act of committing or making (a mistake).
Wir wollen das Jubiläum mit einer großen Feier begehen.
We want to celebrate the anniversary with a big party.
Here, 'begehen' is used in the sense of actively observing or celebrating (an event).
Der Dieb beging ein Verbrechen, indem er das Gemälde stahl.
The thief committed a crime by stealing the painting.
'Begehen' in this instance denotes the act of committing (a crime).
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