Bahasa Melayu
nyala
English
flame, burn, blaze
A bright burning part of fire that gives off light and heat.
ڽالا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nyala lilin itu kecil tetapi terang.
The flame of the candle was small but bright.
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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