Scatter around Meaning in English
expression
ˈskætɝ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SKAT-er uh-ROWND
skˈætɐ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SKAT-uh uh-ROWND
Definition
To throw or place things in different directions, so they are spread all over an area without order.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly used for objects or small items. Common with 'toys', 'papers', or 'clothes'. Sometimes figurative, e.g., 'scatter around ideas'. Not used for people; use 'spread out' instead.
Spanish: dispersar por ahí - esparcir por ahíPortuguese (BR): espalhar por aí - espalhar ao redorPortuguese (PT): espalhar por aí - espalhar à voltaChinese (Simplified): 到处散落 - 四处分布Chinese (Traditional): 到處散落 - 四處分佈Hindi: इधर-उधर बिखेरनाArabic: ينثر حول - يبعثر حولBengali: এদিক সেদিক ছড়িয়ে রাখা - চারদিকে ছড়িয়ে দেওয়াRussian: разбросать - раскидыватьJapanese: あちこちに散らかす - あちこちに撒くVietnamese: rải khắp - vung vãi khắp nơiKorean: 여기저기 흩어 놓다 - 여기저기 흩뿌리다Turkish: etrafa saçmak - dört bir yana dağıtmakUrdu: ادھر ادھر بکھیر دینا - اِدھر اُدھر پھیلاناIndonesian: menyebar di sekitar - menaburkan ke mana-mana
Example Sentences
The children scattered around their toys in the living room.
basic
There are books scattered around the classroom.
basic
He always scatters around his clothes after changing.
basic
Don’t just scatter around your notes; keep them in order.
natural
After the storm, there were leaves scattered around the whole yard.
natural
You can find little cafes scattered around the city if you look hard enough.
natural