gesprenkelt
speckled, flecked with tiny spots
adjective ge-SHPREN-kelt Rare
Usage Note
Gesprenkelt describes a pattern of many small, scattered dots or flecks of contrasting colour, like a speckled egg, freckled skin or granite. Distinct from gefleckt (which implies larger patches) and getupft (evenly spaced dots).
Examples
"Die gesprenkelten Eier des Vogels lagen versteckt im Gras."
Natural Translation
The speckled eggs of the bird lay hidden in the grass.
Literal Translation
The speckled eggs of the bird lay hidden in the grass.
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