צוואָק

Yiddish

Alternative forms
  • טשוואָק‎ (tshvok), צוויאָק‎ (tsvyok), צוואָך‎ (tsvokh), צוויאָך‎ (tsvyokh)

Etymology

Possibly cognate to Bavarian Zwack (“horseshoe nail”) and German Zwecke (“thumbtack”). Compare also Ukrainian цвях (cvjax).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t͡svɔk/

Noun

צוואָק • (tsvok) m

  1. nail
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