Standbein

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Stand (standing, state, position,) +‎ Bein (leg).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ˈʃtantˌbaɪ̯n]
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Stand‧bein

Noun[edit]

Standbein n (strong, genitive Standbeines or Standbeins, plural Standbeine)

  1. standing leg
    Antonym: Spielbein
  2. engaged leg
  3. mainstay, pillar, main pillar
    Synonyms: tragende Säule, Stütze, Stützpfeiler

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