Why does the noun Bein have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Bein
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Bein | ein Bein | kein Bein |
| Akkusativ | das Bein | ein Bein | kein Bein |
| Dativ | dem Bein | einem Bein | keinem Bein |
| Genitiv | des Beines | eines Beines | keines Beines |
| Nominativ | die Beine | Beine | keine Beine |
| Akkusativ | die Beine | Beine | keine Beine |
| Dativ | den Beinen | Beinen | keinen Beinen |
| Genitiv | der Beine | Beine | keiner Beine |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bein in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das linke Bein tut weh.The left leg hurts. | Ein starkes Bein ist gebrochen.A strong leg is broken. | Kein menschliches Bein ist zu sehen.No human leg is to be seen. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das lange Bein.I see the long leg. | Er hat ein gesundes Bein.He has a healthy leg. | Sie braucht kein drittes Bein.She does not need a third leg. |
| Dativ | Er hilft dem verletzten Bein.He helps the injured leg. | Sie steht auf einem einzelnen Bein.She stands on a single leg. | Mit keinem gebrochenen Bein kann man rennen.One can run with no broken leg. |
| Genitiv | Die Länge des rechten Beines ist normal.The length of the right leg is normal. | Die Form eines schönen Beines ist perfekt.The shape of a beautiful leg is perfect. | Trotz keines schwachen Beines rennt er.Despite having no weak leg, he runs. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Beine sind sehr lang.The new legs are very long. | Kurze Beine können schnell laufen.Short legs can run fast. | Keine künstlichen Beine sind hier erlaubt.No artificial legs are allowed here. |
| Akkusativ | Der Arzt untersucht die beiden Beine.The doctor examines both legs. | Der Tisch hat stabile Beine.The table has stable legs. | Ich mag keine dünnen Beine.I don't like thin legs. |
| Dativ | Sie gibt den müden Beinen eine Pause.She gives the tired legs a break. | Mit langen Beinen läuft es sich gut.It is easy to walk with long legs. | Er vertraut keinen hölzernen Beinen.He trusts no wooden legs. |
| Genitiv | Die Kraft der langen Beine ist enorm.The strength of the long legs is enormous. | Die Pflege müder Beine ist wichtig.The care of tired legs is important. | Wegen keiner schwachen Beine kann er nicht spielen.He cannot play because of no weak legs. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Bein?
It is das Bein. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bein is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Bein?
The German noun Bein is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Bein?
The plural form of das Bein is die Beine. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Bein mean in English?
The German word das Bein translates to “leg” in English.
How do you decline das Bein?
Like all German nouns, Bein changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Bein
- Akkusativ: das Bein
- Dativ: dem Bein
- Genitiv: des Beines
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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