sprookje

Etymology
From. Note that the word only occurs in this diminutive form; the word "sprook" does not exist (except as a rare back-formation for comedic effect). Compare 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1)  fairy tale
 * 2) a usually old, allegorical short story
 * 3) story presented as true that is not believable
 * 4)  dream come true very desirable life