zaułek

Polish

Etymology

Probably a univerbation of za +‎ ułem. The noun itself is unattestated but its existence seems to be indicated by real derivative words, such as ulica, which comes from Proto-Slavic *ulica (originally a diminutive form with the suffix *-ica). Compare Russian закоу́лок (zakoúlok).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zaˈu.wɛk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -uwɛk
  • Syllabification: za‧u‧łek

Noun

zaułek m inan

  1. alleyway, narrow street
  2. nook (hidden or secluded spot)
    Synonyms: zakamarek, zakątek

Declension

Derived terms

Further reading

  • zaułek in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • zaułek in Polish dictionaries at PWN