No. 989 in Norwegian
bein
The Norwegian word "bein" means "bone" or "leg" in English.
In a sentence
Han brakk beinet sitt i fotballkampen.
He broke his leg during the football match.
Here, 'bein' refers to a leg, specifically one of the two limbs people stand on.
Hun fant et bein i skogen.
She found a bone in the forest.
In this context, 'bein' refers to a bone, a part of the skeletal structure.
Stolen med fire bein sto stødig på gulvet.
The chair with four legs stood steadily on the floor.
Here, 'bein' is used to describe the legs or support pieces of furniture like a chair.
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