Aschenputtel

German

Alternative forms

  • Aschenpuddel

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaʃn̩pʊtl̩/
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Proper noun

Aschenputtel n (genitive Aschenputtels)

  1. Cinderella (fairy tale character)

Synonyms

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