Mädlers

Mädlers is a term with multiple uses in German-language contexts. In certain dialects of German spoken in Bavaria and parts of Austria, Mädlers is a colloquial noun formed from Mädl (girl). In this dialect, Mädlers is used to refer to girls or young women in informal speech, often in friendly or humorous contexts. In standard German, the corresponding plural is Mädchen, and Mädlers is rarely used outside dialect writing or song lyrics. Mädlers also exists as a surname in German-speaking regions. As a family name, it occurs in genealogical and civil records, and individuals bearing the name may reside in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and elsewhere. The surname is relatively uncommon, and there are no widely recognized international figures universally associated with it. The dialectal use derives from Mädl, meaning girl, with the suffix -ers forming a plural or relational sense in some dialects. In standard orthography, the plural of Mädl is Mädchen.