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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Beindie Beine
Genitivedes Beinsder Beine
Dativedem Beinden Beinen
Accusativedas Beindie 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.

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