wali
word
Definition
A 'wali' is a legal guardian or protector, often used in Islamic contexts for someone responsible for a minor or for a bride in marriage.
Usage & Nuances
'Wali' is specific to Islamic legal or cultural contexts—most common in discussions about guardianship in marriage. It's not interchangeable with generic 'guardian'. Used formally or in religious/legal conversations.
Spanish: wali (tutela legal) - tutor legalPortuguese (BR): wali (tutor legal) - guardião legalPortuguese (PT): wali (tutor legal) - guardião legalChinese (Simplified): 监护人 (wali) - 监护法律人Chinese (Traditional): 監護人 (wali) - 監護法律人Hindi: वली (कानूनी अभिभावक)Arabic: ولي (وصي شرعي) - وصي قانونيBengali: ওয়ালিRussian: вали (исламский опекун)Japanese: ワリーVietnamese: waliKorean: 와리Turkish: veli (İslami bağlamda) - vâli (dini anlamda)Urdu: ولیIndonesian: wali
Example Sentences
She asked her wali for permission to travel.
basic
If her wali refuses, the marriage cannot go ahead.
natural
The wali is responsible for approving the marriage.
basic
A child's wali must sign legal documents.
basic
In many Islamic countries, a bride cannot get married without her wali.
natural
He became the wali of his nephew after his brother passed away.
natural