zaułek

Meaning

  1. alleyway, narrow street
  2. nook (hidden or secluded spot)

Frequency

C2
Hyphenated as
za‧u‧łek
Gender
♂️ Masculine
Pronounced as (IPA)
/zaˈu.wɛk/
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).

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