Schienbein

shin; shinbone; tibia

noun SHEEN-byn Rare

Usage Note

Schienbein is both the bone (tibia) and the front of the lower leg. Common in sport and everyday contexts: Schienbeinschutz (shin guard) in football, and sich das Schienbein anstoßen (to bang one's shin). Plural: Schienbeine.

Examples

"Er stieß sich das Schienbein an der Tischtennisplatte."

Natural Translation

He banged his shin on the table-tennis table.

Literal Translation

He bumped himself the shinbone on the table-tennis-plate.

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