Tabliczek

Tabliczek is the genitive plural form of tabliczka, a Polish noun meaning a small plate, plaque, label, or plate-like component. The base word tabliczka comes from tablica (board) and denotes a compact, flat piece designed to bear information, identify an object, or carry an inscription. Tabliczek appears in sentences when describing multiple such items or attributing properties to them.

Common uses of tabliczka-type items are primarily functional. Tabliczki znamionowe, or nameplates, are affixed to machinery and electrical equipment and provide data such as model, serial number, voltage, current, and manufacturer. Tabliczki informacyjne or tabliczki identyfikacyjne serve as signs or labels on doors, rooms, or displays, conveying identification or instructions. In museums, laboratories, and workplaces, small plaques may be used to present explanations, dates, or attribution details.

Materials and construction vary. Tabliczki can be made of metal (such as brass, aluminum, or steel), plastic, or ceramic, with engraving, etching, printing, or stamping used to apply information. They are typically attached by screws, rivets, adhesives, or magnetic mounts, and may be finished with protective coatings to resist corrosion or wear.

In everyday language, tabliczka can also denote a small edible chocolate bar, but the plural tabliczki is used in that sense rather than tabliczek. The term tabliczek thus covers a range of small, plate-like objects used for labeling, identification, or information display across various contexts.