Question

Why do we use das with Mädchen?
Aren’t we supposed to use “die” since it is feminine?

Answer 1

Answer: Mädchen is neuter

Explanation: For girls, the word Mädchen is still neuter because it ends in "chen" and because nouns ending in "chen" don't change in the plural. By saying das Mädchen, we understand it's one girl, where die Mädchen is more than one.

Answer 2

a) because it ends in 'chen',

b) because nouns ending in 'chen' don't change in the plural.

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