English–German

“girl” in German

German

AlsoGirl · Mädel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛːtçən/

Example

Das Mädchen spielt im Park.

The girl is playing in the park.

Illustration for Mädchen (girl)

How to say “girl” in German

“Girl” in German is Mädchen.

A young female figure pictured in a playground, classroom, or similar child-centered setting.

Full entry for Mädchen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mädchen

Ein Mädchen liest ein Buch.

A girl is reading a book.

Tips for using Mädchen

  • The plural is die Mädchen, with no ending added to Mädchen itself.

Other German words for “girl”

neuter noungirl

Im Park habe ich viele Girls gesehen.

In the park, I saw lots of girls.

Die Mädels gehen ins Kino.

The girls are going to the movies.

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