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Aschenputtel

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/
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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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