menyala-nyala

Indonesian

Etymology

From meng- +‎ nyala with reduplication at the base word.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mə.ɲa.laˈɲa.la/
  • Rhymes: -la
  • Hyphenation: mê‧nya‧la‧nya‧la

Verb

mênyala-nyala

  1. (intransitive) to blaze
    1. to be on fire, especially producing bright flames
    2. to send forth or reflect a bright light; shine like a flame
  2. (intransitive) to flare up
    1. to burn brightly again
    2. to become more intense suddenly

Adjective

mênyala-nyala (comparative lebih menyala-nyala, superlative paling menyala-nyala, equative semenyala-nyala)

  1. blazing (of tremendous intensity, heat (thermal energy) or fervor; white-hot)
  2. raging
    1. volatile, very active or unpredictable
    2. extreme; intense
  3. spirited (lively, vigorous, animated or courageous)
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