Aschenputtel

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German

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Asche (ash) + Hessian Rhine Franconian Puddel (untidy or dirty girl), of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaʃn̩pʊtl̩/
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Proper noun

Aschenputtel n (proper noun, strong, genitive Aschenputtels)

  1. Cinderella (fairy tale character)
    Synonym: Aschenbrödel

Further reading

  • Aschenputtel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache