स्थालिका
sthalika
The Sanskrit word for "plate" is स्थालिका (sthalika).
स्थालिका is used to refer to a flat dish.
Meaning: flat dish (noun)
Which one should you use?
While स्थालिका refers to a general flat dish, the term पात्रम् is specifically used when referring to a plate or dish made of metal.
How do you pronounce it?
sthalika
Did you know?
- In Sanskrit poetry, a highly polished metal plate is often used as a metaphor for a bright full moon reflecting in water.
- In traditional Indian culture, the 'plate' concept evolves into the 'thali', where a single large स्थालिका holds many small bowls to represent a complete meal.
- The root of स्थालिका is related to the word for 'place' or 'standing', suggesting the plate is viewed as a stable 'place' where food rests.
Examples in context
- स्थालिकाम् उपस्थापयतु।sthālikām upasthāpayatu.Please set the plate.
- मम स्थालिका नीला अस्ति।mama sthālikā nīlā asti.My plate is blue.
Example conversation
Aryan and Kavya are in the kitchen.
- काव्या Kavyaआर्यन, स्थालिकाम् आनयतु।Āryan, sthālikām ānayatu.Aryan, please bring the plate.
- आर्यन Aryanकुत्र अस्ति स्थालिका?kutra asti sthālikā?Where is the plate?
- काव्या Kavyaतत्र उपरि अस्ति।tatra upari asti.It is up there.
- आर्यन Aryanअहं आनयामि।ahaṃ ānayāmi.I am bringing it.
