Rapunzel
[ʁaˈpʊnt͡sl̩]feminine
The English phrase 'rapunzel' refers to the German name Rapunzel.
Rapunzel is used as the name of the main character of that tale.
Meaning: the main character of that tale (name)
Did you know?
- The name Rapunzel is actually the German name for a common salad green, specifically 'rapunzel' or 'rampion'.
- Etymologically, the name is a diminutive of the Italian word for 'turnip', which is rapa.
- While the story is globally famous, the Brothers Grimm recorded the tale from oral traditions in the Hesse region of Germany.
Examples in context
- Rapunzel ward das schönste Kind unter der Sonne.Rapunzel grew into the most beautiful child beneath the sun.This sentence shows the character's description in a story.Tatoeba #6882469 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4846137 by Hybrid
- Tom weiß nicht, wer Rapunzel ist; Maria hingegen weiß es schon.Tom doesn't know who Rapunzel is, while Maria does.This sentence uses the name to contrast what two people know.Tatoeba #8045488 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7996452 by Smoky
- Ich spielte für eine Vorstellung vor und bekam die Rolle der Rapunzel.I auditioned for a show and was cast as Rapunzel.This sentence shows the name used in the context of being cast in a role.Tatoeba #10471245 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8724573 by Hybrid
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rapunzel” translations and entries Rapunzel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Rapunzel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
