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das Bein
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Is Bein der, die, or das?
Bein is neuter (das). The plural is Beine.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Bein.
Plural
die Beine
Declension of das Bein
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Bein | ein Bein | die Beine |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Bein | ein Bein | die Beine |
| Dativ Dative | dem Bein | einem Bein | den Beinen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Beins | eines Beins | der Beine |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Bein" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Mein rechtes Bein tut weh.
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