This is the 913th most frequent Malay word.
nyawa
"Nyawa" means "soul" or "life" in English.
'Nyawanya' here refers to the 'life' or 'existence' of the lion, often used to indicate a sense of urgency to preserve life.
Singa itu melarikan nyawanya dari bahaya pemburu.
The lion fled to save its life from the threat of hunters.
'Nyawa' in this context represents the 'energy' or 'essence' that animates or brings something into being figuratively.
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' denotes the 'lives' of individuals, emphasizing the consequence of the accident on human existence.