This is the 9703rd most frequent Polish word.
zamek
"Zamek" in English means "castle" or "lock," depending on the context.
In this sentence, the word 'zamek' means 'castle', referring to a historical or residential building.
Mój zamek jest położony nad rzeką.
My castle is located by the river.
Here, 'zamek' refers to a 'zipper', a fastening device commonly used in clothing.
Zamek w mojej kurtce się zepsuł.
The zipper on my jacket broke.
In this example, 'zamek' is used to mean 'lock', a security device for doors.