smatter
Synonym of smatteringSynonym of smattering.: A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
» I have a smattering of English.
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2 sensesSynonym of smattering.
A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
A small amount or number of something.
a smatter of applause
Examples
7 sentencesI have a smattering of English.
He has a smattering of Greek.
ruОн поверхностно знает греческий. — odexed
deEr kann ein paar Brocken Griechisch. — al_ex_an_der
I have a smattering of Spanish.
I only speak a smattering of Japanese.
ruЯ говорю только на ломаном японском. — odexed
deIch spreche nur bruchstückhaft Japanisch. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
They can speak a smattering of Spanish.
deSie sind in der Lage, ein paar Brocken Spanisch zu sprechen. — Sudajaengi
Origin
The verb is derived from Middle English smateren, smatteren, smater, smatere (“to make dirThe verb is derived from Middle English smateren, smatteren, smater, smatere (“to make dirty, defile; to talk idly, chatter; to speak foolishly”); further etymology uncertain, compare the following:
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