karteczek

Karteczek is the genitive plural form of the Polish noun karteczka, a diminutive meaning a small card or slip of paper used for notes, reminders, or labels. The base karteczka comes from karta (card) with the diminutive suffix -eczka, and karteczka is a feminine noun. In standard Polish, the singular forms are karteczka (nominative), karteczki (genitive singular), and the plural forms are karteczki (nominative plural) and karteczek (genitive plural).

Usage and meaning: Karteczka denotes a small note or card, often used informally in everyday life. In phrases where the word appears in the genitive plural (after numerals or quantifiers), the form karteczek is used, as in several karteczek or kilka karteczek. For example, “Zostawiłem karteczkę na biurku” uses the singular form, while “Mam kilka karteczek” uses karteczek in the genitive plural.

Common contexts: The term covers various small-paper formats, including sticky notes, price labels, or simple reminder slips. In offices, schools, and homes, people rely on karteczki to jot down quick messages or tasks and to attach information to objects or surfaces. The diminutive character of karteczka and karteczek often conveys a sense of informality, familiarity, or playfulness when speaking about notes.

See also: karteczka, kartka, notes, sticky note.