German-English translation for "Gießkannenprinzip"

"Gießkannenprinzip" English translation

Gießkannenprinzip
Neutrum | neuter n umgangssprachlich | familiar, informalumg

Overview of all translations

(For more details, click/tap on the translation)
watering can principle principle of ‘something for everyone’
examples
By hunting for funds in a disorganised and unsystematic way?
Indem wir die Mittel nach dem Gießkannenprinzip planlos und unkoordiniert verteilen?
Source: Europarl
That is why we cannot continue to adopt the watering can principle in European research policy.
Deswegen geht es bei dem Gießkannenprinzip der europäischen Forschungspolitik so nicht weiter.
Source: Europarl
Source

Tell us what you think!

Do you like the Langenscheidt online dictionary?

Many thanks for your review!

Do you have any feedback regarding our online dictionaries?

Is a translation missing, have you noticed a mistake, or do you just want to leave some positive feedback? Please fill out the feedback form. Giving an email address is optional and, under our privacy policy, used only to handle your enquiry.

Please confirm you are human by ticking the checkbox.*

*Mandatory field

Please fill in the fields marked *.

Thank you for your feedback!

Visit us at: