Bahasa Melayu

marak

Bahasa Melayu

English

flare, glow, burn brightly

To burn or shine more strongly, or to become bright and lively.

مارق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Api unggun itu marak pada waktu malam.

    The campfire flared brightly at night.

  2. Semangat mereka semakin marak selepas mendengar sokongan itu.

    Their enthusiasm grew stronger after hearing the support.

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What does “flare” mean in Malay?

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marak

It means to burn or shine brightly, or to become more lively.

Word family

Common derived forms

memarakkan
to light up; to kindle
semarak
bright; glowing; lively

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.