shin
word
/ˈʃɪn/
shin
/ˈʃɪn/
shin
Definition
The front part of your lower leg, between your knee and ankle, known as the shin bone or area just above it.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both medical and everyday language to describe the front lower leg. Expressions like 'I banged my shin' are typical. Not to be confused with 'skin'.
Spanish: espinillaPortuguese (BR): canela (anatomia)Portuguese (PT): canela (anatomia)Chinese (Simplified): 胫部 - 小腿前部Chinese (Traditional): 脛部 - 小腿前部Hindi: पिंडलीArabic: ساق (أمامية الساق)Bengali: গোড়ালি (পায়ের সামনের অংশ) - শিনRussian: голеньJapanese: すねVietnamese: ống chânKorean: 정강이Turkish: incikUrdu: پنڈلیIndonesian: tulang kering
Example Sentences
My shin is bruised from playing soccer.
basic
He scraped his shin while hiking.
basic
Watch out for that coffee table or you'll bang your shin again.
natural
There's a cut on my shin that won't heal.
natural
Kids always seem to get shin splints when they start running a lot.
natural
She hurt her shin on the table.
basic