This is the 374th most frequent Indonesian word.
merah
"Merah" means "red."
The word 'merah' is used as an adjective to describe the color of the car.
Mobil itu berwarna merah.
That car is red.
In this sentence, 'merah' describes the intense red coloration of the sunset, indicating a descriptive figurative nuance.
Matahari terbenam terlihat sangat merah sekarang.
The sunset looks very red right now.
Here, 'merah' describes the redness of the face, which could metaphorically imply embarrassment or strong emotion.