Translation
the girl
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Word origin
A diminutive of Magd ('maid, young woman') with the -chen suffix, which is why the word is grammatically neuter despite referring to a female; magd is related to English maid.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- magad
- English cognates
- maid
Grammar
Examples
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The girl is playing in the garden.
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There are more girls than boys in this class.
mutig.
Even as a girl she was very brave.
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Mädchen: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the German word "Mädchen" (the girl): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 7: Words 151-160.