Bahasa Melayu

menunukan

Bahasa Melayu

English

light a fire, start a fire

To start a fire by making it catch or by lighting it.

منوناوكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menunukan unggun kecil untuk memanaskan badan.

    He lit a small fire to warm himself.

  2. Petani itu menunukan dapur kayu sebelum memasak.

    The farmer lit the wood stove before cooking.

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What does “light a fire” mean in Malay?

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menunukan

It means to start or kindle a fire.

Word family

Common derived forms

menunu
to burn
tunu
burn
penunu
burner; a wick

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.