dzerkalo
Dzerkalo is the transliteration of the Ukrainian word дзеркало, meaning a mirror or reflective surface used for viewing one’s image. In related Slavic languages, cognate terms appear as зе́ркало in Russian (zerkalo) and дзеркала in Belarusian (dzierkala). The word is part of the East Slavic lexicon for objects related to light and reflection, and its pronunciation reflects the phonology of Ukrainian, where the digraph дз represents the [dz] sound.
Etymology and cognates: The term is of Slavic origin and has closely related forms across East Slavic
Usage and meanings: Literally, a dzerkalo is a mirror used for grooming, decoration, or signaling. Metaphorically,
Cultural context: The mirror motif appears in folklore, literature, and art as a device that reveals truth