geramnya

Geramnya is an Indonesian linguistic term referring to a possessive nominal form derived from the verb geram, which means to roar, snarl, or feel anger, combined with the suffix -nya that marks possession or a definite reference to a previously mentioned subject. The result is a phrase that can be interpreted as “its roar” or “its fury,” and is used to attribute a vivid expression of anger to something or someone.

Etymology and function: The root geram is native to Indonesian, while -nya is a common suffix that indicates possession or definite reference. Geramnya is therefore not a standalone dictionary entry but a grammatical construction that can head a noun phrase. Depending on context, it can act as a subject or an object within a sentence, delivering a sense of forceful anger.

Usage and nuance: The construction often appears in descriptive prose to convey a concrete, embodied intensity of anger or fierceness, typically yielding a stronger image than the simple adjective marah (angry). It is commonly used in narrative descriptions of animals, people, or in metaphorical uses when portraying objects or phenomena that seem to exhibit anger.

Examples: Geramnya si singa membuat penonton mundur. Literally, “The lion’s fury made the spectators retreat.” The phrase emphasizes the intensity of the subject’s anger rather than a mere state of being angry.

See also: geram, marah, kemarahan, amarah.