No. 120 in Malay
walaupun
"Walaupun" means "although" or "even though" in English.
In a sentence
Walaupun hujan, dia tetap pergi ke sekolah.
Although it is raining, he/she still goes to school.
In this sentence, 'walaupun' is used as a conjunction to introduce a contrast between the rainy weather and the decision to go to school.
Dia membantu saya walaupun dia sibuk.
He/She helps me even though he/she is busy.
Here, 'walaupun' establishes a juxtaposition between being busy and providing help, showing an unexpected action despite the condition.
Walaupun sukar, saya akan mencuba sampai berjaya.
Although it is hard, I will try until I succeed.
'Walaupun' is utilized to indicate perseverance against difficulty, highlighting determination in the face of challenges.
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