Nomen

das Tablett

tray, tablet

Der Kellner bringt die Getränke auf einem Tablett.

The waiter brings the drinks on a tray.

Ich lese die Nachrichten auf meinem Tablett.

I read the news on my tablet.

to serve ((sth.)) on a tray The waiter serves the coffee on a tray.

die Platte (platter), die Schale (dish)

From French 'tablette' (small table). The computer meaning is a modern extension.

Imagine a waiter balancing a 'tablet' (tray) with a 'tablet' (computer) on it. The English word 'tablet' is a direct cognate.

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