motion

This is the 9588th most frequent German word.


motion

The German word "Motion" refers to "motion" or "movement" in English, though it is not commonly used; "Bewegung" is the standard term.


Here, 'motion' refers to physical movement, specifically the active change in position of objects like clouds due to wind.

Die schnelle Bewegung der Wolken am Himmel zeigte die starke Windbewegung.

The rapid motion of the clouds in the sky showed the strong wind motion.


In this context, 'motion' refers to a formal proposal or suggestion, typically in a legislative environment.

Die Mehrheit der Abgeordneten stimmte für den vorgeschlagenen Antrag.

The majority of lawmakers voted for the proposed motion.


Here, 'motion' is implied in the emotional movement or impact, though it's expressed idiomatically through 'emotion' and 'moved' in English.

Ihre Rede rührte mein Herz auf eine Weise, die nur wahre Emotion hervorrufen kann.

Her speech moved my heart in a way that only true emotion can invoke.