Mädchen

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Contents 1 German 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Antonyms 1.3.4 Derived terms 1.3.5 Related terms

[edit] German

[edit] Etymology

From Old German Mägdchen. Diminutive of Mädel. Compare with obsolete or regional English maid.

[edit] Pronunciation

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• IPA: [ˈmɛːtçən]

[edit] Noun

Mädchen n. (genitive Mädchens, plural Mädchen)

1. girl
2. maiden

[edit] Usage notes

• The word is in neuter in spite of the meaning because of the suffix -chen.

[edit] Synonyms

• Mädel n. (archaic)

[edit] Antonyms

• (by gender) Junge m., Bube m. (Austrian, Swiss)
• (by age) Frau f.

[edit] Derived terms

• Dienstmädchen
• Hausmädchen
• Kindermädchen
• Milchmädchen

[edit] Related terms

• Mädel