No. 2,164 in German
bein
Leg.
In a sentence
Er hat sich das Bein beim Sport verletzt.
He injured his leg while playing sports.
The word 'Bein' here refers to the part of the body, the leg.
Das Bein des Tisches ist locker.
The leg of the table is loose.
In this sentence, 'Bein' metaphorically represents the leg of a piece of furniture, illustrating its application in describing table legs.
Er tanzte auf einem Bein.
He danced on one leg.
The use of 'Bein' here indicates a direct description of an action involving one leg, portraying its literal sense.
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