das Bein
leg
How do you say “leg” in German? It’s das Bein. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articledas
Pluraldie Beine
Pronunciationdahs-BINE
Example
Mein Bein ist gebrochen.
My leg is broken.
Memory tip
Bein sounds like 'bane' — think 'my leg is my bane' when broken.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Bein» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Bein» is das.
What is the plural of «Bein»?
The plural is die Beine.
German nouns with the article das →