Dutch · Body & Health
het been
leg
Beginnernoun
Definition
The lower limb of the body.
Example
Mijn been is moe na het hardlopen.
My leg is tired after running.
Etymology
The term 'het been' is derived from Middle Dutch 'been', meaning leg or bone. It shares roots with Proto-Germanic '*bainō', emphasizing its anatomical significance.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het been' is standard in both spoken and written Dutch, used informally and formally. It sees consistent usage across all Dutch-speaking regions.