zamek
castle
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
ˈza.mɛk
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Cultural Note
Poland has hundreds of castles (zamki) spanning centuries of history. Wawel Castle in Kraków is the most famous — legend says a dragon (smok wawelski) lived beneath it. Castle visits are popular date activities, and some castles now serve as romantic hotels.
📝 Example Sentences
Zwiedziliśmy zamek na wzgórzu.
We visited the castle on the hill.
Zamek Wawelski jest symbolem Krakowa.
Wawel Castle is a symbol of Kraków.