Sprenkelen
Sprenkelen is a Dutch verb that denotes applying a light spray or scattered droplets to a surface, typically in small quantities. The action is usually brief and aimed at creating a fine mist or a few droplets rather than a continuous coating. The term covers a range of contexts where liquid or powder is released in a controlled, delicate manner.
In cooking and food preparation, sprenkelen refers to lightly dusting or seasoning a dish, for example sprenkelen
In art and crafts, sprenkelen can describe the technique of flicking or flick-sprinkling paint, glaze, or pigment
Grammatically, sprenkelen is a regular Dutch verb. Present tense forms include ik sprenkel, jij sprenkelt, wij
See also: strooien (to sprinkle more broadly), spuiten (to spray under pressure). Sprenkelen emphasizes a fine,