talerzyk

Talerzyk is a Polish noun meaning a small plate or saucer. It is the diminutive form of talerz (plate), formed with the suffix -yk, and denotes a plate smaller than a standard dinner plate. The term is widely used in everyday language to refer to a dish for serving desserts, small portions, or a saucer used under a cup. In household contexts, talerzyk can also describe a children's plate or the smaller portion of a dish.

In dining ware, talerzyk is typically made of ceramic, porcelain, glass, or metal, and comes in various sizes and designs while preserving its function as a secondary or companion plate. The word is common across Polish-speaking regions, appearing in family cookbooks, menus, and product descriptions.

Etymology: from talerz (plate) with the diminutive suffix -yk.

See also: talerz; naczynia; porcelana.