Blaszce

Blaszce is the locative singular form of the Polish noun blaszka, which denotes a thin plate or sheet of metal. The diminutive blaszka typically refers to a small flat piece made of metal, such as a tag, badge, plate, or label. The form blaszce appears after locative-case prepositions like na (on) or w (in/on), for example na blaszce meaning “on the sheet.”

Etymology and usage: Blaszka derives from blacha, the general term for sheet metal, with the diminutive suffix -ka. In Polish, blaszka and its forms are used in both industrial and everyday contexts to refer to metal sheets or small metal plates, including identification plates and nameplates.

Applications: In metalworking and manufacturing, blaszki (the plural form) are thin metal sheets used in stamping, forming, and fabrication. Common materials include steel, aluminum, brass, and copper, with thicknesses ranging from fractions of a millimeter up to several millimeters depending on purpose. Blaszki are employed for panels, housings, brackets, shielding, and signage. Identification plates and nameplates are frequently produced as small blaszki.

Linguistic note: The term is primarily Polish; in English-language contexts it is usually described as “a metal sheet” or “a metal plate,” with the locative form blaszce noted when discussing Polish grammar or usage.

See also: sheet metal, metal plate.