This is the 1838th most frequent Polish word.
cup
The Polish word "cup" means "bucket" in English.
Here, 'filiżanka' refers to a cup as a container for tea.
Mam piękną filiżankę herbaty.
I have a beautiful cup of tea.
In this instance, 'puchar' signifies a cup as a trophy or decorative item.
Na szafce stoi ozdobny puchar.
An ornamental cup stands on the cabinet.
In this case, 'filiżanka' is used to describe a cup as a household item.