No. 913 in Malay
nyawa
"Nyawa" means "soul" or "life" in English.
In a sentence
Singa itu melarikan nyawanya dari bahaya pemburu.
The lion fled to save its life from the threat of hunters.
'Nyawanya' here refers to the 'life' or 'existence' of the lion, often used to indicate a sense of urgency to preserve life.
Dia bekerja keras siang dan malam seperti meniup nyawa ke dalam impianya.
She works tirelessly day and night as if breathing life into her dreams.
'Nyawa' in this context represents the 'energy' or 'essence' that animates or brings something into being figuratively.
Kemalangan itu hampir meragut nyawa beberapa orang pejalan kaki.
The accident almost claimed the lives of several pedestrians.
'Nyawa' denotes the 'lives' of individuals, emphasizing the consequence of the accident on human existence.
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