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das Mädchen info.

Tips to remember the German word “das Mädchen”:
– Associate “Mädchen” with “maiden,” which is an older English term that also refers to a young girl.
– Break the word down: “Mäd” could be reminiscent of “maid” and “-chen” is a common diminutive suffix in German meaning “little” or “young.”
– Use the word in context, make sentences, or use a flashcard app to reinforce memory.

Explanations:
– “Das Mädchen” is a neuter noun in German despite referring to a feminine being. This is due to the diminutive ending “-chen,” which always makes the noun neuter.
– Even though “das Mädchen” specifically means “the girl,” it can be used for any young female generally under the age of 18.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Das Kind” (the child) – This word is more general and can refer to any child, regardless of gender.
– “Die Jugendliche” (the female adolescent) – This refers specifically to teenaged girls.

Alternate meanings/slang:
– There aren’t common slang terms for “das Mädchen,” but teenagers might use “das Mädel” (somewhat informal) or “die Göre” (can be pejorative for a bratty girl) in colloquial speech.

Examples of sentences using “das Mädchen”:
– “Das Mädchen spielt im Garten.” (The girl is playing in the garden.)
– “Kannst du das Mädchen dort sehen?” (Can you see that girl over there?)
– “Das Mädchen, welches neben mir wohnt, geht in die gleiche Schule wie ich.” (The girl who lives next to me goes to the same school as I do.)

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