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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