der Tellerrand
Translation
rim of a plate, edge of a plate, (figuratively) one's own little world, horizon
Examples
Der Tellerrand ist golden verziert.
The rim of the plate is decorated with gold.
Man sollte über den Tellerrand schauen.
One should think outside the box.
Grammar Patterns
über den Tellerrand schauen/blicken to think outside the box, to look beyond your own nose It's important to think outside the box.
Similar Words
Kante (edge), Grenze (border), Horizont (horizon)
Etymology
A compound of 'Teller' (plate) and 'Rand' (rim, edge). Literally 'plate-rim'.
Memory Tips
The idiom 'über den Tellerrand schauen' means to look over the edge of your plate, which translates to 'thinking outside the box'.