German · Body & Health
"Leg" in German: Bein
das Bein
Leg in German is das Bein. The plural is die Beine. A broken leg is ein Beinbruch, and auf den Beinen means up and about.
After hiking
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How to pronounce Bein
Say it
BINE
/baɪn/
BINE. Ei like English eye. Final n clear.
"Leg" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Bein | leg Body part. | Body part. |
| die Beine | legs Plural. | Plural. |
| Beinbruch | broken leg Injury. | Injury. |
| auf den Beinen | up and about Idiom. | Idiom. |
How to use Bein in real life
- 1After hiking
Mein Bein ist steif.
My leg is stiff.
Post-exercise.
- 2Sports injury
Sie hat sich das Bein verdreht.
She twisted her leg.
Reflexive injury phrasing.
- 3Kids running
Die kurzen Beine rennen erstaunlich schnell.
The short legs run amazingly fast.
Plural Beine.
Mistakes English speakers make with Bein
Incorrect: der Bein
Correct: das Bein
Bein is neuter.
Incorrect: Meine Legs tun weh.
Correct: Meine Beine tun weh.
Use Beine.
Good to know
Bein is casual body talk; for formal anatomy you may hear untere Extremität, but nobody says that at the doctor for a bruise. Auf den Beinen sein means you are up and functioning.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a football match
ChatPal
Alles okay mit dem Bein?
Everything okay with the leg?
You
Das Bein zieht ein bisschen, mehr nicht.
The leg pulls a bit, nothing more.
ChatPal
Eis drauf. Morgen schonen wir das Bein.
Ice on it. Tomorrow we'll rest the leg.
You
Einverstanden.
Agreed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Leg" in German
What is the plural of Bein?
Die Beine.
What gender is Bein?
Neuter: das Bein.
How do you say broken leg?
Ein Beinbruch.
What does auf den Beinen mean?
Up and about / on your feet.
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