Bahasa Melayu

nyala

Bahasa Melayu

English

flame, burn, blaze

A bright burning part of fire that gives off light and heat.

ڽالا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Nyala lilin itu kecil tetapi terang.

    The flame of the candle was small but bright.

  2. Api di dapur sudah menjadi nyala besar.

    The fire on the stove had become a big flame.

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What does “flame” mean in Malay?

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nyala

It refers to the visible burning part of fire.

Word family

Common derived forms

bernyala
to burn; be aflame
menyala
to burn with flame; glow bright red
menyalai
to grill; smoke-dry over fire
menyalakan
to kindle; set on fire; ignite

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.