sprinkle
Translation
to sprinkle, to scatter, to dust
Examples
She sprinkled sugar on the cake.
She sprinkled sugar on the cake.
It started to sprinkle with rain.
It started to sprinkle with rain.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) on/over ((sth.)) to scatter (sth.) on (sth.) She sprinkled cheese over the pasta.
((sth.)) with ((sth.)) to cover (sth.) with (sth.) Sprinkle the cake with sugar.
it sprinkles to rain lightly It's starting to sprinkle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scatter, dust, drizzle
Etymology
From Middle English 'sprenkelen', a frequentative of 'sprengen' (to scatter). Related to 'spring'.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a 'sprinkler' in the garden, which 'sprinkles' water. The action is the same for sugar, salt, etc.