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Arabic frequency list

No. 854 in Arabic

ولي

Guardian, protector, or close associate.

In a sentence

  • الولي هو من يتولى أمور اليتيم بحكم الشرع.

    The guardian is the one who takes care of the orphan's affairs by law.

    Here, 'ولي' refers to a guardian (a person entrusted with care or authority).

  • أود أن أذهب إلى السوق ثم ولي أمر مهم قادم.

    I would like to go to the market and then a significant matter is coming.

    In this context, 'ولي' conveys a subsequent event or matter (following an action or event).

  • كان ولي العهد يستعد لتولي الحكم.

    The crown prince was preparing to assume power.

    Here, 'ولي' means 'successor' or a person destined to inherit or follow.

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