Bein
leg
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/baɪ̯n/
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Cultural Note
Historically, 'Bein' meant 'bone' in Old High German, and this meaning survives in compounds like 'Elfenbein' (ivory, literally 'elephant bone') and 'Gebein' (bones/remains). The modern meaning shifted to 'leg' over centuries.
📝 Example Sentences
Mir tut das Bein weh.
My leg hurts.
Sie hat lange Beine.
She has long legs.
Er hat sich das Bein gebrochen.
He broke his leg.