Bahasa Melayu
wali
English
guardian, trustee, sponsor, patron
A wali is a person who has responsibility, protection, or authority over someone or something.
والي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Hakim melantik seorang wali untuk menjaga kebajikan kanak-kanak itu.
The judge appointed a guardian to care for the child's welfare.
Dia menjadi wali kepada anak saudaranya selepas ibu bapanya meninggal dunia.
He became the guardian of his nephew after the parents died.
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What does “guardian” mean in Malay?
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wali
It refers to a guardian or trusted sponsor.
Word family
Common derived forms
- wallah
- to pledge in the name of Allah
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