Zimmermädchen
The German word for maid is Zimmermädchen.
Zimmermädchen refers to a female servant or a cleaner.
Meaning: female servant or cleaner (noun)
Which one should you use?
While it can mean a general maid, Zimmermädchen specifically implies a maid who works in rooms, such as in a hotel or a large household.
How does it change in a sentence?
Zimmermädchen is a neuter noun, which means it uses the article das in the singular.
Did you know?
- While 'maid' in English can sometimes be used as a title, using Zimmermädchen as a way to address someone directly would be considered very rude and condescending.
- The diminutive suffix '-chen' in Mädchen is used to create a 'small' or 'dear' version of a word, which is why 'girl' is linguistically a 'little woman'.
- The word Zimmer in Zimmermädchen shares a root with the English word 'chamber', as both originate from reconstructed Proto-Indo-European terms for a room or partitioned space.
Examples in context
- Sie hat ein Zimmermädchen entlassen.She fired a maid.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of Zimmermädchen in the context of dismissal.Tatoeba #2968906 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2875463 by Amastan
- Hast du dir schon einmal ein Zimmermädchen genommen?Have you ever hired a maid?This sentence is useful for practicing the use of Zimmermädchen in the context of hiring.Tatoeba #1722734 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1719067 by Amastan
- Tom bat Maria, sich wie ein französisches Zimmermädchen zu kleiden.Tom asked Mary to dress like a French maid.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of Zimmermädchen when discussing specific styles of dress.Tatoeba #1695307 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1397737 by Spamster
- Unsere Haushälterin kommt dreimal pro Woche, um das Haus zu reinigen.Our maid comes three times a week to clean the house.
- Ich habe eine Putzfrau, die zweimal pro Woche vorbeikommt.I have a maid who comes twice a week.
- Meine Haushaltshilfe kocht auch für uns, wenn wir lange arbeiten.My maid also cooks for us when we work late.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are checking into a hotel.
- HannahWann kommt das Zimmermädchen?When is the maid coming?
- MaximilianIch weiß es nicht, Hannah.I don't know, Hannah.
- HannahDas Zimmermädchen muss die Handtücher wechseln.The maid needs to change the towels.
- MaximilianIch rufe einfach an der Rezeption an.I'll just call the reception.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
