English–German

“leg” in German

German

AlsoEtappe

Pronunciation

IPA/baɪ̯n/

Example

Nach dem Lauf tun mir die Beine weh.

After the run, my legs hurt.

Illustration for Bein (leg)

How to say “leg” in German

“Leg” in German is Bein.

A long support running from a body to the ground or holding up furniture.

Full entry for Bein: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bein

Nach langem Sitzen ging er spazieren, um die Beine zu vertreten.

After sitting for a long time, he went for a walk to stretch his legs.

Tips for using Bein

  • Bein is neuter, so the forms are das Bein and die Beine; English bone translates as Knochen, not usually Bein.

Other German words for “leg”

Wir haben die letzte Etappe gut gemeistert.

We managed the last leg well.

“leg” in other languages