das Mädel
Translation
girl, lass
Examples
Die Mädel lachen und singen.
The girls are laughing and singing.
Sie ist ein hübsches Mädel aus Wien.
She is a pretty girl from Vienna.
Grammar Patterns
((das Mädel)) (as subject) the girl... Die Mädel lachen und singen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mädchen, junge Frau (young woman)
Etymology
A diminutive form of 'Magd' (maiden), primarily used in Southern Germany and Austria. The '-el' is a diminutive suffix.
Memory Tips
Consider it a more colloquial and often endearing alternative to 'Mädchen', much like 'lass' or 'gal' is to 'girl' in English.