Meaning of "sprinkle" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPRINKLE

Probably from Middle Dutch sprenkelen; related to Old English spearcaspark1.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SPRINKLE

sprinkle  [ˈsprɪŋkəl]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPRINKLE

Sprinkle is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb sprinkle in English.

WHAT DOES SPRINKLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sprinkle in the English dictionary

The first definition of sprinkle in the dictionary is to scatter in tiny particles or droplets over. Other definition of sprinkle is to distribute over. Sprinkle is also to drizzle slightly.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SPRINKLE

PRESENT

Present

I sprinkle

you sprinkle

he/she/it sprinkles

we sprinkle

you sprinkle

they sprinkle

Present continuous

I am sprinkling

you are sprinkling

he/she/it is sprinkling

we are sprinkling

you are sprinkling

they are sprinkling

Present perfect

I have sprinkled

you have sprinkled

he/she/it has sprinkled

we have sprinkled

you have sprinkled

they have sprinkled

Present perfect continuous

I have been sprinkling

you have been sprinkling

he/she/it has been sprinkling

we have been sprinkling

you have been sprinkling

they have been sprinkling

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I sprinkled

you sprinkled

he/she/it sprinkled

we sprinkled

you sprinkled

they sprinkled

Past continuous

I was sprinkling

you were sprinkling

he/she/it was sprinkling

we were sprinkling

you were sprinkling

they were sprinkling

Past perfect

I had sprinkled

you had sprinkled

he/she/it had sprinkled

we had sprinkled

you had sprinkled

they had sprinkled

Past perfect continuous

I had been sprinkling

you had been sprinkling

he/she/it had been sprinkling

we had been sprinkling

you had been sprinkling

they had been sprinkling

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will sprinkle

you will sprinkle

he/she/it will sprinkle

we will sprinkle

you will sprinkle

they will sprinkle

Future continuous

I will be sprinkling

you will be sprinkling

he/she/it will be sprinkling

we will be sprinkling

you will be sprinkling

they will be sprinkling

Future perfect

I will have sprinkled

you will have sprinkled

he/she/it will have sprinkled

we will have sprinkled

you will have sprinkled

they will have sprinkled

Future perfect continuous

I will have been sprinkling

you will have been sprinkling

he/she/it will have been sprinkling

we will have been sprinkling

you will have been sprinkling

they will have been sprinkling

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would sprinkle

you would sprinkle

he/she/it would sprinkle

we would sprinkle

you would sprinkle

they would sprinkle

Conditional continuous

I would be sprinkling

you would be sprinkling

he/she/it would be sprinkling

we would be sprinkling

you would be sprinkling

they would be sprinkling

Conditional perfect

I would have sprinkle

you would have sprinkle

he/she/it would have sprinkle

we would have sprinkle

you would have sprinkle

they would have sprinkle

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been sprinkling

you would have been sprinkling

he/she/it would have been sprinkling

we would have been sprinkling

you would have been sprinkling

they would have been sprinkling

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you sprinkle
we let´s sprinkle
you sprinkle

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to sprinkle

Past participle

sprinkled

Present Participle

sprinkling

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SPRINKLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sprinkle» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of sprinkle

clutter · dredge · dust · litter · pepper · powder · scatter · shower · spray · strew

TRANSLATION OF SPRINKLE

Find out the translation of sprinkle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sprinkle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sprinkle» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: > 洒 >
• Translator English - Spanish: rociar
• English: sprinkle
• Translator English - Hindi: छिड़क
• Translator English - Arabic: رش
• Translator English - Russian: посыпать
• Translator English - Portuguese: salpicar
• Translator English - Bengali: সেচা
• Translator English - French: saupoudrer
• Translator English - Malay: Taburkan
• Translator English - German: bestreuen
• Translator English - Japanese: 振りかける
• Translator English - Korean: 뿌리다
• Translator English - Javanese: Sprinkle
• Translator English - Vietnamese: rải lên
• Translator English - Tamil: தூவுவதற்குப்
• Translator English - Marathi: शिंपडा
• Translator English - Turkish: tutam
• Translator English - Italian: cospargere
• Translator English - Polish: posypać
• Translator English - Ukrainian: посипати
• Translator English - Romanian: se presara
• Translator English - Greek: πασπαλίζουμε
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Strooi
• Translator English - Swedish: strö
• Translator English - Norwegian: dryss

4 QUOTES WITH «SPRINKLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sprinkle.

1

Alex Haley

Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.

2

Carl Honore

I never wanted to be a public figure. I feel that I always have to dampen down people's expectations. They expect me to be an oracle, wave a magic wand, sprinkle some slow, sparkly dust on them, to make everything all right.

3

Kreayshawn

Honestly, if a girl's wearing, like, a Gucci shirt with a Gucci belt and a purse and a visor, that's not cute at all. You can't get away with that - with me - but you can always sprinkle it in there with your own stuff, and it's all good.

4

Ryan Stiles

I can't sprinkle sprinkles on. I lose control when I have sprinkles. I'm shaky. I still remember the great sprinkle accident of 1982.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPRINKLE»

Discover the use of sprinkle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sprinkle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Fight: A Christian Case for Non-Violence

Anyone who has struggled with the morality of violence will appreciate this convincing biblical guide. What Are We Fighting For? “I’m still an evangelical Christian. And I’m not Amish, Quaker, or Mennonite.

Preston Sprinkle, 2013

Sprinkle with Murder

Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura are finally living out their dream as the proud owners of the Fairy Tale Cupcakes bakery.

Jenn McKinlay, 2010

Managerial Accounting

In order to effectively solve business problems, managers need to understand how managerial accounting can improve decision-making. This book lays the groundwork by presenting managerial accounting in a strategic framework.

Ramji Balakrishnan, Konduru Sivaramakrishnan, Geoff Sprinkle, 2008

Friday's Daughter

A contemporary novel of sisterhood, the South, and matters of the heart.

Patricia Sprinkle, 2011

The 'The Book of the Covenant': A Literary Approach

This volume offers a synchronic, literary reading of the final form of the laws of Exodus 20.22-23.19 (commonly, though inaccurately labelled "The Book of the Covenant"), in contrast with primarily source- and form-critical approaches ...

Joe M. Sprinkle, 1994

Our Favorite Cheese Recipes Cookbook: A Sprinkle on Top, a ...

Over 60 of our favorite cheese recipes, with handy tips. Purse-friendly size makes meal-planning on the go easy.

‎2012

Who Invited the Dead Man?

Appointed magistrate of Hope County, Georgia, to replace her ailing husband, Joe Riddley, Judge Maclaren Yarbrough finds herself up to her ears in homicide when a local man is found dead at her husband's birthday gala and sets out to ...

Patricia Houck Sprinkle, 2002

Sprinkle and Trickle Irrigation

This book, first published in 1990 and reprinted here, is a comprehensive, state-of-the art reference on the design principles and management techniques of two primary agricultural irrigation methods.

Jack Keller, Ron D. Bliesner, 2000

Pick-a-WooWoo - the Star Who Lost Her Sparkle: Sprinkle Here ...

Sprinkle here and Sparkle there.

Patricia Mary Lee, Sarah Evans, 2011

Sprinkle nowhere with me and you: science and the soul

Gould's review ranges from ancient religious & philosophical texts to modern works of science. sprinkle, whose title comes from a poem of the same name by e.e. cummings, is not like current books about "discovering one's soul.

Dudley C. Gould, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPRINKLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sprinkle is used in the context of the following news items.

Sprinkle Of Glitter: Vlogger admits juggling YouTube career with …

She makes it look so effortless in her videos but YouTube vlogger Sprinkle Of Glitter admits juggling her incredibly successful career with motherhood can be ... «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»

Metro Vancouver residents only allowed to sprinkle lawns once a …

Metro Vancouver has issued even more stringent water sprinkling regulations — saying residents can now only water once a week — and warn there could be a ... «National Post, Jul 15»

Sprinkle Of Glitter for Strictly... 10:30PM

Louise, known to her fans as Sprinkle Of Glitter told her Facebook followers: "I want to swirl around that dance floor in a sequinned ball gown and be told my ... «Glamour.com, Jun 15»

Stand off on Sprinkle ends with suicide

It began with a 9-1-1 call Saturday that a man had pointed a gun at his ex-wife at a home on Sprinkle Avenue. She managed to leave and contact police. «WKZO, Jun 15»

General Election 2015: Ed Miliband does interview with 'Sprinkle of …

Ed Miliband has said he'll "engage with anyone", and he's stuck to his word to make sure he reaches all potential voters in time for the General Election. «The Independent, May 15»

Sitter gets 15 years in baby's death

Court documents outlining the charge to which Sprinkle pleaded – neglect of a dependent causing serious bodily injury – reflect a disagreement or confusion ... «Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, May 15»

Wilkes Community College's Sprinkle is president of Va. college

Dr. Dean E. Sprinkle, senior vice president of instruction at Wilkes Community College, has been named the next president at Wytheville Community College in ... «Wilkes Journal Patriot, Apr 15»

Sprinkle continues spectacular spring

FAYETTEVILLE – They still call him Sprinkle, but it's not just a sprinkling of added muscle packed on to fourth-year junior tight end Jeremy Sprinkle as the ... «Baxter Bulletin, Apr 15»

Sprinkle Of Glitter To Join The YouTube Book Club In July

Louise Pentland has amassed more than two million subscribers on her Sprinkle of Glitter channel by sharing her fashion, beauty, and style secrets with her ... «Tubefilter, Apr 15»

Sprinkle Rd bridge/roundabout project starts Monday

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Reconstruction of the Sprinkle Road bridge over I-94 in Kalamazoo, in the same area where two new roundabouts will be built, ... «WOODTV.com, Mar 15»