die Vorderbeine
Translation
forelegs, front legs
Examples
Der Hund hat sich an den Vorderbeinen verletzt.
The dog injured its forelegs.
Grammar Patterns
sich an+3 verletzen ((dative object)) to injure one's forelegs Der Hund hat sich an den Vorderbeinen verletzt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Vorderpfoten (forepaws); Antonyms: die Hinterbeine (hind legs)
Etymology
From 'vorder-' (front) + 'Beine' (legs). Literally means 'front legs'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Vorder' means front, and 'Beine' means legs. It's a very logical compound word.