The rule that helps here. Nouns ending in -chen or -lein are always das, even for people: das Mädchen.
Mädchen in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Mädchen | die Mädchen |
| Accusative | das Mädchen | die Mädchen |
| Dative | dem Mädchen | den Mädchen |
| Genitive | des Mädchens | der Mädchen |
Mädchen in use
- A1
Das Mädchen ist acht Jahre alt.
The girl is eight years old.
- A1
Sie haben zwei Mädchen.
They have two girls.
- A2
Ich spiele mit dem Mädchen von nebenan.
I play with the girl next door.
Good to know
- Neuter: das Mädchen (all words on -chen are neuter).
- Plural = singular.
Related words
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Mädchen?
It's das Mädchen. Mädchen is neuter, and the plural is die Mädchen.
What does Mädchen mean?
Mädchen means girl in English.
What is the plural of Mädchen?
The plural is die Mädchen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).