das Beinchen
little leg
A small or dainty leg of a person or animal. The diminutive form often also expresses affection.
EXAMPLE
Das Baby strampelte fröhlich mit seinen Beinchen.
The baby happily kicked its little legs.
das Beinchen
little leg
das Beinchen, die Beinchen
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Meanings
das Beinchen
little leg
A small support on which a piece of furniture or another object stands.
EXAMPLE
Die Schmuckschatulle steht auf vier vergoldeten Beinchen.
The jewelry box stands on four gilded little legs.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Beinchen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Beinchen |
| genitive | des Beinchens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Beinchen | die Beinchen |
| accusative | das Beinchen | die Beinchen |
| dative | dem Beinchen | den Beinchen |
| genitive | des Beinchens | der Beinchen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Beinchen' is made up of 'Bein' (leg) and the diminutive suffix '-chen'. The ending makes the meaning smaller and can additionally express affection when referring to living beings.
EXAMPLE
Das Kätzchen hob vorsichtig ein Beinchen an.
The kitten cautiously lifted one little leg.
Affectionate usage
For people or animals, 'Beinchen' is often used in affectionate or caring situations. The expression is therefore especially suitable for babies, small children, and young animals.
EXAMPLE
Die Mutter massierte dem Kind vorsichtig das Beinchen.
The mother gently massaged the child's little leg.
Furniture context
When referring to objects, 'Beinchen' usually means a small support. Typical collocations refer to furniture or small containers that stand on several little legs.
EXAMPLE
Der kleine Tisch wackelt, weil ein Beinchen kürzer ist als die anderen.
The little table wobbles because one leg is shorter than the others.
In real life
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