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das Schienbein

shin

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Meaning of das Schienbein

front part of the lower leg

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German/das ˈʃiːnbaɪn/
Russian transcription[ˈɡolʲɪnʲ]
shin
das Schienbein - shin
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das Schienbein with Russian translation

das Schienbein usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Я ударился голенью об край стола.

Mein Schienbein ist an der Tischkante angeschlagen.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Во время футбола ему ударили по голени.

Beim Fußball bekam er einen Tritt ans Schienbein.

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das Schienbein belongs to the topic "Limbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

das Schienbeinголень
der Kopfголова
das Gesichtлицо
Naseнос
Mundрот
Lippeгуба
Zahnзуб

das Schienbein synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between das Schienbein / Schienbein / Unterschenkel / Knie / Wade / Schienbeinknochen

S
🇩🇪German
Schienbein

The standard everyday word for the front bone/part of the lower leg; exact equivalent of "shin".

A2Very Often
U
🇩🇪German
Unterschenkel

Refers to the whole lower leg below the knee, not just the front; broader than "shin".

A2Often
K
🇩🇪German
Knie

This means the knee, not the shin; related, but a different part of the leg.

A2Very Often
W
🇩🇪German
Wade

This is the back part of the lower leg, the calf; opposite of the front shin area.

A2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schienbeinknochen

Emphasizes the bone of the shin; a more precise and slightly more technical term than just "Schienbein".

A2Rarely
K
🇩🇪German
Knochen des Unterschenkels

A descriptive expression for the lower-leg bone; sounds more explanatory and less everyday than the common word.

A2Rarely
V
🇩🇪German
vorderer Teil des Unterschenkels

A precise descriptive phrase for the front part of the lower leg; very clear, but not a common dictionary-style word.

A2Rarely

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How to pronounce das Schienbein and what this word means

das Schienbein means shin. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce das Schienbein

/das ˈʃiːnbaɪn/

das Schienbein translation

shin

das Schienbein examples

Я ударился голенью об край стола.

das Schienbein transcription

/das ˈʃiːnbaɪn/

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das Schienbein meaning: what does it mean?

vorderer Teil des Unterschenkels

das Schienbein pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

das Schienbein is pronounced as /das ˈʃiːnbaɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

das Schienbein definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Я ударился голенью об край стола. Translation: Mein Schienbein ist an der Tischkante angeschlagen.

Is das Schienbein part of Limbs vocabulary?

Yes, das Schienbein (shin) can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is das Schienbein part of Body vocabulary?

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