Puppe
/ˈpʊpə/
The English phrase 'dolly' can be translated into German as Puppe.
In this context, the word refers to a small truck equipped with a wide roller.
Meaning: small truck with a wide roller (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpʊpə/
Did you know?
- In the context of biology, Puppe is the standard German term for the 'pupa' stage of an insect's metamorphosis.
- The etymology of Puppe traces back to the Latin word pupa, which originally meant a little girl or a young maiden.
- In some German dialects, Puppe can refer to a small, round piece of food or a dumpling.
Examples in context
- Darf ich Ihnen meine Puppe zeigen?May I show you my doll?
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are moving furniture in a hallway.
- JuliaJulian, bring mir bitte die Puppe.Julian, please bring me the dolly.
- JulianSie steht dort im Flur.It is over there in the hallway.
- JuliaIch kann den Schrank nicht alleine heben.I cannot lift the cabinet alone.
- JulianIch hole die Puppe sofort für dich.I will get the dolly for you immediately.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Puppe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Puppe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
