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firework in Malay

bunga api

US/ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/

firework in Malay: bunga api, kembang api. In English, firework means a device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

Malay words for firework

exploding device
bunga api, kembang api

English meaning of firework

  1. noun A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

Full definition of firework

firework in a sentence

  • Commercial firework displays are commonly launched from boats or other vessels
  • Fireworks went off after Australia won the World Cup.

firework in other languages

Questions about firework in Malay

What is the meaning of firework in Malay?
Firework in Malay is bunga api, kembang api.
Apakah maksud firework dalam bahasa Melayu?
Firework: bunga api, kembang api.
What does firework mean in English?
Firework means a device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: firework (page history and authors), its translation table and English meanings. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Malay words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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