NOUN
Bein/baɪ̯n/leg; limb
Bein is a German noun that means leg or limb. It is pronounced /baɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Beine".
Definitions
1.leg (of a person)(body part, human)
a.lower limb of a human
Er hat sich das Bein beim Fußballspielen gebrochen.—He broke his leg playing soccer.
2.leg (of an animal or insect)(body part, animal/insect)
a.limb of an animal/insect
Eine Spinne hat acht Beine.—A spider has eight legs.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Bein | die Beine |
| Genitive | des Beins | der Beine |
| Dative | dem Bein | den Beinen |
| Accusative | das Bein | die Beine |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bein" mean in English?
- "Bein" means leg or limb. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bein"?
- "Bein" is pronounced /baɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bein" der, die, or das?
- "Bein" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Bein"?
- The plural of "Bein" is "Beine".
- What part of speech is "Bein"?
- "Bein" is a noun in German.
