As a Noun: 1. A small quantity of a liquid, especially water, that has been spilt on something or caused to fly up into the air. English = splash. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To hit or disturb a liquid, especially water, in a noisy way, causing it to spill or causing some of it to fly up into the air. English = splash. 2. Of a thing, to break into many small pieces when it falls and hits the ground. English = smash, shatter. 3. Of a thick liquid, to splash or be thrown over something. English = splatter, (be) splattered.