szarwark

Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from German Scharwerk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʂar.vark/
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  • Rhymes: -arvark
  • Syllabification: szar‧wark

Noun

szarwark m inan (related adjective szarwarkowy)

  1. (historical) a compulsory work imposed on the rural population in the form of public works, mainly for the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, flood embankments and water facilities

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