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