Výbek

Výbek is a term that appears in some Czech-language texts but is not established as a standard word in major dictionaries. In most contexts, výbek is a misspelling or informal variant of the word výběh, which denotes an enclosed outdoor area used to keep or exhibit animals, such as a paddock, pasture, or zoo enclosure, or a fenced exercise area for livestock. The primary sense of výběh is a space allocated for animals to move about; the term can also refer to a fenced outdoor area associated with exhibitions or training.

Etymology and meaning: The standard form is výběh, derived from vy- plus běh (run), effectively meaning an area where animals or people are allowed to run or move. The spelling výbek does not have a separate recognized meaning in standard Czech.

Usage notes: When the form výbek is encountered, it should be checked against context. It is typically a typographical error for výběh. In rare cases, capitalized forms such as Výbek may appear as proper names (surnames or place names), but such uses are uncommon and not widely documented.

Related terms: See also výběh (enclosure), výběr (selection), běh (run).