tafeltjie
Tafeltjie is an Afrikaans noun meaning a small table, a diminutive form derived from tafel, the word for table. The diminutive suffix -tjie is a common way in Afrikaans to indicate small size or endearment, and tafeltjie literally translates to a little table. The term follows the broader Dutch-Germanic pattern of forming diminutives and is widely used in everyday South African Afrikaans.
Usage and scope: Tafeltjie typically refers to a small, functional table such as a coffee table, a
Related terms: The base word is tafel (table), and tafeltjie sits within a family of Afrikaans diminutives
In culture and language: Tafeltjie appears in ordinary conversation, as well as in children’s literature and