Mädchen
noun · /ˈmɛːtçən/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German magedichīn, meidichīn, from Old High German *magadihhīn or calqued from Middle Low German mēgedeken, megedekīn, both from Proto-West Germanic *magaþukīn. Equivalent to Magd + -chen.
Translation
- girl neuter, strong
- maiden neuter, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Mädchen | Mädchen |
| Accusative | Mädchen | Mädchen |
| Dative | Mädchen | Mädchen |
| Genitive | Mädchens | Mädchen |