Noun
das Bein
Pronunciation: /baɪ̯n/
leg of a person, animal, or object
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plural Beine
Meanings
Noun
- leg of a person, animal, or object
Example sentence
Wie lange können Sie auf einem Bein stehen?
How long can you stand on one leg?
Word forms
singular
das Bein
plural
die Beine
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Bein
Accusativedas Bein
Dativedem Bein
Genitivedes Beines
Plural
Nominativedie Beine
Accusativedie Beine
Dativeden Beinen
Genitiveder Beine
Usage
- auf einem Bein stehen — stand on one leg
- das Bein eines Tisches — a table leg; the noun also applies to objects
Nach der Wanderung waren ihre Beine müde.
After the hike, her legs were tired.