table leg
das Tischbein, die Tischbeine
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table leg
A load-bearing part of a table that supports the tabletop and keeps the table standing on the floor.
Eines der Tischbeine ist locker und muss repariert werden.
One of the table legs is loose and needs to be repaired.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Tischbeine |
| genitive | des Tischbeines |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Tischbein | die Tischbeine |
| accusative | das Tischbein | die Tischbeine |
| dative | dem Tischbein | den Tischbeinen |
| genitive | des Tischbeines des Tischbeins | der Tischbeine |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Tischbein' (table leg) is made up of 'Tisch' (table) and 'Bein' (leg). The first part indicates which piece of furniture the leg belongs to; the second part names the supporting part.
Das hintere Tischbein steht nicht mehr gerade.
The rear table leg is no longer straight.
'Tischbein' (table leg) is often used with verbs related to repairs and movement: a table leg can wobble, break, be loose, be repaired, or be unscrewed.
Der Hausmeister hat das lockere Tischbein wieder befestigt.
The caretaker secured the loose table leg again.
When discussing furniture and repairs, 'Tischbein' (table leg) is often used with phrases indicating position, such as 'unter der Tischplatte' (under the tabletop) or 'an der Ecke des Tisches' (at the corner of the table).
Unter der Tischplatte fehlt an einer Ecke ein Tischbein.
A table leg is missing at one corner under the tabletop.
