"There was a wolf sleeping in the middle of the intersection."

Translation: Uprostřed křižovatky spal vlk.

[Praha2017]

Is there a difference between "uprostřed" - "vprostředku" - "na prostředku"? Are they all acceptable translations for "in the middle of"?

[VladaFu]

Basically yes, but in different situations.

uprostřed is universal

vprostředku - probably more or less too

na prostředku - I can't imagine it with "lesa" but with "náměstí" it is fine. Basically with something that already takes "na", probably something flat.

[Praha2023]

„Spal vlk uprostřed křižovatky." is not accepted. I assume due to the word order, but I'm not sure I understand why. Would you be willing to explain?p

[AgnusOinas]

Beginning with the verb is typical for questions (with the exception of the "je to"/"jsou to" constructions, which work as questions as well as statements).

"Spal vlk uprostřed křižovatky?" is a very natural question, but it doesn't quite work as a statement.

[Praha2023]

Thank you! Makes sense! =)