Mädel

Etymology
Same as with a different diminutive suffix.

Noun

 * 1)  girl (especially member of a group of female friends)

Usage notes

 * The plural Mädels is used chiefly in northern and central Germany, while Mädeln is used in southern Germany and Austria.
 * This word is often used by adult women to refer to their adult friends, e.g. Mädelsabend for a “girls’ night out”. This usage is found even in regions where Mädel is not otherwise used.

Declension

 * northern and central Germany:


 * southern Germany and Austria: