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