Bahasa Melayu
padahal
English
whereas, although, actually
Padahal is used to contrast what is expected with the real situation.
ڤدحال
Examples
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Dia kata dia sibuk, padahal dia hanya berehat di rumah.
He said he was busy, whereas he was only resting at home.
Saya sangka makanan itu pedas, padahal rasanya biasa sahaja.
I thought the food was spicy, but actually it tasted quite normal.
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What does “whereas” mean in Malay?
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padahal
It contrasts two ideas.
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