Aschenputtel

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German[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈaʃn̩pʊtl̩/
  • Audio(file)

Proper noun[edit]

Aschenputtel n (proper noun, strong, genitive Aschenputtels)

  1. Cinderella (fairy tale character)
    Synonym: Aschenbrödel

Further reading[edit]

  • “Aschenputtel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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