Beine
The English word "legs" is translated into German as Beine.
Beine refers to the parts of the body that a person or animal uses for standing and walking.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form Beine is used for both human and animal legs. When using the plural in the dative case, the form changes by adding an '-n' ending to become den Beinen.
Did you know?
- The phrase Beine in die Hand nehmen literally means 'to take legs in the hand' and is a common way to say someone is running away very quickly.
- The phrase Beine machen literally means 'to make legs', but it is used as a slang expression meaning to hurry up or move faster.
- In German, the word Bein can refer to the entire lower limb, but it is also used to describe the 'leg' or stem of a wine glass.
Examples in context
- Tom hat zwei Beine.Tom has two legs.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has two of the form Beine.Tatoeba #6690249 by manese, translation #6689374 by Hybrid
- Er hat kurze Beine.He has short legs.This sentence is useful for describing someone with short Beine.Tatoeba #8963521 by wolfgangth, translation #8480969 by CH
- Sie hat lange Beine.She has long legs.This sentence is useful for describing someone with long Beine.Tatoeba #2051620 by al_ex_an_der, translation #2883781 by AlanF_US
- Die Tänzerin hat beeindruckende Beine.The dancer has impressive legs.
- Bitte strecken Sie langsam Ihre unteren Extremitäten aus.Please slowly stretch out your lower extremities.
- Schau dir seine langen Stelzen an!Look at his long stilts!
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are sitting in a park after a long walk.
- FelixMeine Beine tun weh.My legs hurt.
- HannahWir sind heute sehr viel gelaufen.We walked a lot today.
- FelixJa, das stimmt.Yes, that is true.
- HannahLass uns kurz ausruhen.Let's rest for a bit.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
