No. 11,901 in Russian
запылал
"Запылал" means "flared up" or "began to burn brightly."
In a sentence
Его лицо запылало от стыда.
His face flushed with shame.
Here, 'запылал' describes a vivid or metaphorical reaction, indicating that his face physically appeared red as if burning due to strong emotions.
Костёр запылал в темноте леса.
The bonfire blazed in the dark forest.
In this sentence, 'запылал' is used literally to describe the fire burning brightly.
Город запылал под ударами снарядов.
The city flared up under the impact of the shells.
This phrase uses 'запылал' to describe a situation where the city is consumed by fire, perhaps metaphorically indicating destruction.
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