ruhak

Kambera

Etymology

From Indonesian rusak.

Verb

ruhak

  1. (intransitive) to be broken
    Pahilu-ya jàka na-ruhak!
    Exchange it if it is broken!

References

  • Marian Klamer (1998) A Grammar of Kambera, Berlin, New York: Mouton de Gruyter, →ISBN, page 111

Sundanese

Noun

ruhak

  1. ember (fiery piece of wood or coal)

Adjective

ruhak

  1. emberlike (resembling the glowing light of ember.)

Usage notes

  • The adjective sense is more likely to be used in a metaphorical sense, i.e. "Even if it has no fire, ember still has heat and can light fire if the conditions support it, e.g. spirit, anger, eagerness"

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