জ্বলা

Alternative forms

• জলা (zola)

Etymology

From Sanskrit জ্ৱল্ (jval, “to burn brightly, blaze, glow, shine”). Compare with Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”), from which Late Latin zelosus and ultimately English zeal are derived.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zɔ.la/

Adjective

জ্বলা • (zola)

1. spicy, hot
2. pungent, strong
3. burned

Verb

জ্বলা • (zola) (intransitive)

1. to burn, be on fire

   খৰিখিনি জ্বলি আছে। ― khorikhini zzoli ase. ― The firewoods are burning.

2. to ignite
3. to ache

   Synonym: বিষোৱা (bixüa)