NOUN
Mädchen/ˈmɛːtçən/girl
Mädchen is a German noun that means girl. It is pronounced /ˈmɛːtçən/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Mädchen".
Definitions
1.a female child or young person(child or young person, female)
a.female child
Das kleine Mädchen spielt im Garten.—The little girl is playing in the garden.
b.unmarried young woman (somewhat dated or literary)
Früher mussten die Mädchen früh lernen, im Haushalt zu helfen.—In the past, girls had to learn early to help around the house.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Mädchen | die Mädchen |
| Genitive | des Mädchens | der Mädchen |
| Dative | dem Mädchen | den Mädchen |
| Accusative | das Mädchen | die Mädchen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mädchen" mean in English?
- "Mädchen" means girl. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mädchen"?
- "Mädchen" is pronounced /ˈmɛːtçən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mädchen" der, die, or das?
- "Mädchen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Mädchen"?
- The plural of "Mädchen" is "Mädchen".
- What part of speech is "Mädchen"?
- "Mädchen" is a noun in German.
