Trickled Meaning in English
word · lemma: trickle
Definition
To flow in a thin, slow stream or in small drops. Often used to describe liquids moving slowly or gradually.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes very slow movement of liquids but can also be used metaphorically for things like people or information. Common phrases: 'trickled down', 'trickled in'. More poetic or descriptive than 'flowed'.
Spanish: goteó - fluyó lentamentePortuguese (BR): pingou - escorreu lentamentePortuguese (PT): pingou - escorreu devagarChinese (Simplified): 缓慢流动 - 滴下Chinese (Traditional): 緩慢流動 - 滴下Hindi: टपकना - धीरे-धीरे बहनाArabic: تساقط ببطء - تدفق ببطءBengali: ধীরে ধীরে পড়া - ফোঁটা ফোঁটা পড়াRussian: стекал - сочилсяJapanese: ぽたぽた流れた - しずくのように流れたVietnamese: nhỏ giọt - chảy rỉ rảKorean: 천천히 흐르다 - 조금씩 새다Turkish: süzülmek - damla damla akmakUrdu: قطرہ قطرہ بہنا - آہستہ آہستہ بہناIndonesian: menetes - menetes perlahan
Example Sentences
Water trickled from the tap.
basic
Rainwater trickled into the bucket.
basic
A tear trickled down her cheek.
basic
Guests slowly trickled into the party as the evening began.
natural
The news trickled out slowly over the weekend.
natural
Money trickled down to the smaller companies only after many months.
natural