das Bein
Translation
legs
Examples
Meine Beine sind nach dem Lauf müde.
My legs are tired after the run.
Der Stuhl hat nur drei Beine.
The chair only has three legs.
Grammar Patterns
to break one's ((sth.acc)) He broke his leg. Er hat sich das Bein gebrochen.
Similar Words
Fuß (foot), Arm (arm)
Etymology
From Old High German 'bein', meaning bone or leg. It's a cognate of the English word 'bone'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Bein' to its English cognate 'bone'. Imagine the large bones in your legs.