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das Bein
leg · leg — পা (Plural: Beine · z.B. Mein Bein tut weh.)
What is it
das Bein ist das deutsche Wort für leg.
Plural
die Beine
Genitive
des Beins
Meaning
EN: leg
BN: leg — পা (Plural: Beine · z.B. Mein Bein tut weh.)
German example
Mein Bein tut weh.
Cases: das Bein · das Bein · dem Bein · des Beins
Declension table
All four cases in singular and plural.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Bein | die Beine |
| Accusative | das Bein | die Beine |
| Dative | dem Bein | den Beinen |
| Genitive | des Beins | der Beine |
Short explanation
Learn the noun together with its article: das Bein.
The plural form is die Beine.
Watch how the noun changes in dative and genitive: dem Bein, des Beins.
Common mistakes
Do not memorise Bein without das.
Do not forget the plural die Beine.
Do not assume the accusative and nominative forms are always identical.
Mini practice
Two short checks for article and plural recall.
What is the plural of das Bein?
Answer: die Beine
Which form do you use in dative singular for das Bein?
Answer: dem Bein