das Bein
Translation
leg
Examples
Ich habe mir das Bein gebrochen.
I broke my leg.
Der Tisch hat vier Beine.
The table has four legs.
Grammar Patterns
to break one's leg ((sich3 das Bein brechen)) I broke my leg.
to be on one's feet ((auf den Beinen sein)) He is on his feet early.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for animal leg) Lauf
Etymology
From Old High German 'bein', originally meaning 'bone'. This connection is still visible in words like 'Elfenbein' (ivory, lit. 'elf-bone').
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bone' that you walk on – that's your 'Bein' (leg).