sprinkle
word
Definition
To scatter small drops or pieces of something, like water or powder, over an area. It can also mean a light rainfall.
Usage & Nuances
Common in cooking ('sprinkle sugar'), weather ('light sprinkle'), and general use. Usually used for small amounts. Not the same as 'pour' (large amount) or 'drizzle' (steady liquid flow). Can be a noun ('a sprinkle of salt').
Spanish: espolvorear - rociar - salpicar (lluvia ligera)Portuguese (BR): polvilhar - salpicar (chuva leve)Portuguese (PT): polvilhar - salpicar (chuva leve)Chinese (Simplified): 撒 - 洒 - 小雨Chinese (Traditional): 灑 - 撒 - 小雨Hindi: छिड़कना - बौछार (हल्की बारिश)Arabic: يَرُشّ - يَنثُر - رذاذ (مطر خفيف)Bengali: ছিটানো - একটু ফোঁটা (বৃষ্টি)Russian: посыпать - слегка моросить (о дожде)Japanese: 振りかける - 少し降る（雨）Vietnamese: rắc - mưa nhẹKorean: 뿌리다 - 가볍게 내리다 (비)Turkish: serpmek - hafif yağmurUrdu: چھڑکنا - ہلکی بارشIndonesian: menaburkan - gerimis
Example Sentences
Please sprinkle some salt on the eggs.
basic
It started to sprinkle while we were outside.
basic
The baker sprinkled sugar over the cake.
basic
Just sprinkle a little cheese on top for extra flavor.
natural
There’s just a sprinkle of rain, so we can still walk to school.
natural
She likes to sprinkle jokes into her presentations to keep people entertained.
natural