No. 738 in Hebrew
ואילו
"Whereas" or "while."
In a sentence
אני אוהב ללמוד בבוקר, ואילו אבי מעדיף בערב.
I like studying in the morning, whereas Avi prefers in the evening.
This usage of "ואילו" contrasts preferences between two subjects.
יש אנשים שאוהבים חורף ואילו אחרים מעדיפים את הקיץ.
There are people who like winter, whereas others prefer summer.
This usage of "ואילו" contrasts groups with different preferences.
החנות הזו זולה ואילו האיכות מוצלחת.
This shop is affordable, whereas the quality is excellent.
This usage of "ואילו" contrasts two positive attributes of the same subject.
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