Patenka
Patenka is a term used in several Slavic-language contexts with multiple meanings. In religious and liturgical vocabulary, patenka is commonly treated as a diminutive form of paten, the shallow plate used to hold the Eucharistic host during Christian services. In this sense, patenka can denote a smaller plate or a decorative piece associated with devotion, though the standard term in liturgical practice remains paten.
In onomastics and geography, patenka also appears as a surname in some Slavic-speaking regions and as a
Etymology: The word is formed from paten with the diminutive suffix -ka, a common pattern in Slavic
Usage: Because patenka is not a universally standardized term, its meaning depends on context. In most formal