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mobility
The ability to move oneself or something else, or to be moved, especially in the context of transport and getting around.
Elektroautos sind ein wichtiger Baustein für die zukünftige Mobilität in Städten.
Electric cars are an important building block for the future of mobility in cities.
'Mobilität' (mobility) comes from the adjective 'mobil' (mobile). The ending '-ität' is often used in German to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a state or quality.
Flexibilität und Mobilität sind im modernen Berufsleben wichtig.
Flexibility and mobility are important in modern professional life.
The adjective before 'Mobilität' (mobility) usually reveals the exact meaning. 'Urbane Mobilität' (urban mobility) or 'nachhaltige Mobilität' (sustainable mobility) refers to transport, 'körperliche Mobilität' (physical mobility) to the body, and 'soziale Mobilität' (social mobility) to society.
Die Stadt fördert die elektrische Mobilität durch neue Ladestationen.
The city promotes electric mobility through new charging stations.
In the transport context, common combinations are 'nachhaltige Mobilität' (sustainable mobility), 'sanfte Mobilität' (soft mobility, e.g., cycling), and the abbreviation 'E-Mobilität' (e-mobility) for electric mobility.
Die Konferenz diskutiert die Zukunft der urbanen Mobilität.
The conference discusses the future of urban mobility.
The meaning of physical flexibility is often used in medical or therapeutic contexts. Typical verbs are 'die Mobilität wiederherstellen' (to restore mobility), 'erhalten' (to maintain), or 'verbessern' (to improve).
Regelmäßige Übungen helfen, die Mobilität im Alter zu erhalten.
Regular exercises help maintain mobility in old age.
movement
'Bewegung' and 'Mobilität' both have to do with moving. 'Bewegung' often means the concrete action: a body, an arm, or an object moves. It can also mean physical activity in everyday life or in sports. 'Mobilität' is more about the ability or possibility to move or to get from one place to another. The word fits especially well for transport, travel, or physical mobility. Learners may confuse the words because both are connected to movement. As a practical rule: when something is happening right now, 'Bewegung' often fits. When it is about the possibility or ability to move around, 'Mobilität' usually fits better.
Durch den neuen Bus ist die Mobilität der älteren Menschen im Dorf besser geworden.
The new bus has improved the mobility of older people in the village.
Nach der Operation soll Paul jede schnelle Bewegung mit dem Arm vermeiden.
After the operation, Paul should avoid any quick movement with his arm.