sprinkling

ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ

noun

posypka

pɔˈsɨpka· rzeczownik

Also

skropienie(n)garstka(f)

Definition

A small amount of something scattered or distributed, or the act of scattering small drops or particles.

Examples

Add a sprinkling of cheese to the pasta.

Dodaj posypkę sera do makaronu.

There was only a sprinkling of people at the event.

Na wydarzeniu była tylko garstka ludzi.

Synonyms

dusting scattering smattering

Collocations

a sprinkling oflight sprinklingsprinkling of sugar

verb

posypujący

pɔsɨˈpujɔnt͡sɨ· przymiotnik

Also

skrapiający

Definition

The action of scattering small drops or particles over a surface.

Examples

She was sprinkling water on the plants.

Skrapiała rośliny wodą.

The chef was sprinkling herbs over the dish.

Szef kuchni posypywał danie ziołami.

Synonyms

scattering dusting strewing

Collocations

sprinkling watersprinkling sugarsprinkling salt

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