No. 15,328 in Russian
посыпьте
"Sprinkle" (imperative form).
In a sentence
Пожалуйста, посыпьте сахаром торт перед подачей.
Please sprinkle the cake with sugar before serving.
The word 'посыпьте' is used as a polite request in the imperative form, asking the listener to sprinkle sugar on the cake.
Посыпьте дорогу песком, чтобы избежать скольжения.
Sprinkle the road with sand to prevent slipping.
The word 'посыпьте' here is used to instruct someone to sprinkle sand on the road as a precautionary measure, demonstrating practical application.
Если вы хотите сильный вкус, посыпьте солью блюдо.
If you want a strong flavor, sprinkle the dish with salt.
In this sentence, 'посыпьте' suggests an optional action for enhancing flavor, directed at the listener.
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