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A female servant who performed physical work, especially in agriculture or in a household. The term is outdated today and is mainly used in historical contexts.
In dem historischen Roman war die Magd für das Melken der Kühe und die Versorgung des Geflügels zuständig.
In the historical novel, the maid was responsible for milking the cows and caring for the poultry.
The word 'Magd' (maid) is outdated and is no longer used for occupations today. You find it almost only in historical texts, fairy tales, or films set in the past.
Im Märchen hilft die fleißige Magd der Prinzessin.
In the fairy tale, the hardworking maid helps the princess.
Historically, a 'Magd' (maid) was usually a young, unmarried woman who lived in her employer's household or on their farm and did heavy physical work there. The term describes a fixed social position in earlier society.
Die Magd stand früh auf, um die Tiere zu füttern.
The maid got up early to feed the animals.
In stories, a 'Magd' (maid) is often associated with typical rural or domestic work. This includes verbs such as 'melken' (to milk), 'kochen' (to cook), 'putzen' (to clean), or 'dem Herrn dienen' (to serve the master).
Die alte Geschichte erzählt von einer Magd, die im Stall arbeitete.
The old story tells of a maid who worked in the stable.
maiden / maid
In historical texts, both words can refer to a female servant. Magd emphasizes servile, often physical work on a farm or in a household. Maid is more strongly old-fashioned or poetic and refers to a young woman or, less commonly, a domestic servant.
Die Magd arbeitete auf dem Bauernhof von früh bis spät im Stall und im Haushalt.
The farm maid worked in the barn and around the household from morning until night.
Im alten Roman bat die Maid den Burgherrn um Erlaubnis, das Haus zu verlassen.
In the old novel, the maid asked the lord of the castle for permission to leave the house.
