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ولی (vali): Meaning in English

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ولی
valiconjunction
  1. but
  2. however
  3. guardian

Other Persian words for “but”

  • اما ammâ – but, however
  • جز joz – except, but, besides, other than
  • مگر magar – unless, except, but, isn't it? (in questions)
  • منتهی montahi – ending (in), leading (to), but, however

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