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No. 5,924 in Arabic

وألا

"وألا" means "and that not" or "and to not."

In a sentence

  • يجب أن تصل في الوقت المناسب وألا تفوت الفرصة.

    You must arrive on time and not miss the opportunity.

    Here, 'وألا' is used to introduce a condition or consequence to the preceding statement.

  • كنت أدرس طوال الليل وألا أخفق في الامتحان.

    I was studying all night so that I wouldn't fail the exam.

    In this sentence, 'وألا' expresses a reason or purpose related to the action mentioned.

  • حاولت أن أوضح الموقف وألا أزيد في تعقيده.

    I tried to clarify the situation and not make it more complicated.

    Here, 'وألا' is used to indicate an additional action that aims to prevent a negative outcome.

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