Abstract: A sprinkler for irrigating large areas comprises a stationary bearing member (1) for the spray pipe (12) and also comprises a separate braking device (3). The braking device (3) comprises radial extensions (13), which are non-rotatably connected to the spray pipe (12). The desired braking is effected in that a free rotation of said radial extensions (13) is prevented by a high-viscosity fluid in the braking device (3). The radial extensions (13) which are non-rotatably connected to the spray pipe (12) may interdigitate with radial extensions (10) which are non-rotatably connected to the stationary housing (2) of the braking device (3). As a result, the high-viscosity fluid will be subjected to shear stress between adjacent radial extensions (10, 13), which are non-rotatably connected in alternation to the spray pipe (12) and the housing (2). To improve the braking action, interdigitating axial extensions may be connected to the radial extensions.