In German
Bein
Meaning: leg
Example sentences
MeinBeinisteingeschlafen.
My leg fell asleep.
SiehatlangeBeine.
She has long legs.
ErbrichtsichdasBein.
He breaks his leg.
Grammar note
“Das Bein” is neuter with a regular plural: “die Beine”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Bein” (leg) with “Knochen” (bone) — they're different words, even though a leg contains bones.
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What's the plural of “Bein”?
“Die Beine”.
What gender is “Bein”?
Neuter: “das Bein”.