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)