noun

das Bein, -e

leg

Es ist ein Körperteil, das den Menschen oder ein Tier trägt und mit dem man stehen, gehen oder laufen kann.

The German word "Bein" is a noun that means "leg". It refers to the lower limbs of a human body or the equivalent structure in animals. Used with reference to objects, "Bein" can also mean "leg", such as the leg of a chair or table. It is not related to similar-sounding body parts in English and stands on its own in terms of meaning. Similar body-related terms in German could include "Arm" (arm), "Fuß" (foot), or "Knochen" (bone).

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Examples

Mein Bein tut weh.noun

My leg hurts.

Sein Bein tut ihm weh.noun

His leg hurts.

Sein Bein ist sehr lang.noun

His leg is very long.

Das Bein schmerzt nach dem Laufen.noun

The leg hurts after running.

Mein Bein schmerzt nach dem Laufen.noun

My leg hurts after running.

Er hat sein Bein gebrochen.noun

He has broken his leg.

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