das Aschenputtel
Translation
Cinderella
Examples
Aschenputtel ist ein berühmtes Märchen der Brüder Grimm.
Cinderella is a famous fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.
Sie fühlte sich wie Aschenputtel vor dem Ball.
She felt like Cinderella before the ball.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) Cinderella Aschenputtel is a well-known fairy tale.
Similar Words
Märchenfigur (fairy tale character)
Etymology
From 'Asche' (ash) and 'Puttel' (an old word for a scullery maid or drudge). It literally means 'ash-drudge'.
Memory Tips
Picture the girl sitting amongst the 'ashes' (Asche) of the fireplace.