Bahasa Melayu
kunang
English
firefly
An insect that gives off light at night.
كونڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu seronok melihat kunang di taman.
The children were excited to see fireflies in the garden.
Pada malam itu, kunang berkelip di tepi sungai.
That night, fireflies blinked beside the river.
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What does “firefly” mean in Malay?
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kunang
It is an insect that shines at night.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengkunang
- napuh; mouse deer
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