fortochka
English
/ˈfɔːtətʃkə/
noun
Definitions
- A small ventilation window, spanning the frame of one window pane, that opens on hinges independently of the whole window, common in Russia, post-Soviet states and Finland.
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian фо́рточка derived from German Pförtchen (little door).
Origin
German (Berlin)
Pförtchen
Gloss
little door