Aschenputtel

German

Alternative forms
  • Aschenpuddel

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
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