No. 438 in Indonesian
wali
"Guardian" or "custodian."
In a sentence
Ayah saya menjadi wali kelas di sekolah.
My father became a homeroom teacher at the school.
In this context, 'wali' refers to a 'homeroom teacher,' showcasing its use in education.
Dia dipercaya menjadi wali bagi anak yatim itu.
He was entrusted to be the guardian of that orphan.
Here, 'wali' denotes a 'guardian,' showing its familial or legal support connotation.
Setiap masyarakat memiliki wali yang dihormati.
Each community has a respected guardian figure.
In this instance, 'wali' means a 'respected figure,' often carrying spiritual significance.
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