Bahasa Melayu

memercikkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

sprinkle, spatter with

To throw or let out small drops so that something is lightly covered.

ممرچئكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia memercikkan air ke lantai sebelum menyapu.

    He sprinkled water on the floor before sweeping.

  2. Ibu memercikkan sedikit minyak pada ikan itu.

    Mother spattered a little oil onto the fish.

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What does “sprinkle” mean in Malay?

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memercikkan

It means to cause small drops or bits to spread over something.

Word family

Common derived forms

memercik
to spatter; to splash; to sprinkle
memerciki
to splash on; to sprinkle on
percik
a splash; a sprinkle; a speck
percikan
a splash; a sprinkling; a speck

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.