Gęsiki

Gęsiki is the diminutive plural form of the Polish word gęś (goose). Thus, gęsiki refers to multiple young geese, or goslings. The term is commonly used in rural contexts and children's literature in Poland. It evokes a sense of smallness, vulnerability, and youth associated with these baby animals. The word can also be used figuratively to describe a group of young, naive, or inexperienced individuals. In folk culture, gęsiki might appear in songs, stories, and rhymes often in the context of farm life and animal husbandry. The diminutive form adds a layer of affection and endearment to the description.