ولي

This is the 854th most frequent Arabic word.


ولي

Guardian, protector, or close associate.


Here, 'ولي' refers to a guardian (a person entrusted with care or authority).

الولي هو من يتولى أمور اليتيم بحكم الشرع.

The guardian is the one who takes care of the orphan's affairs by law.


In this context, 'ولي' conveys a subsequent event or matter (following an action or event).

أود أن أذهب إلى السوق ثم ولي أمر مهم قادم.

I would like to go to the market and then a significant matter is coming.


Here, 'ولي' means 'successor' or a person destined to inherit or follow.

كان ولي العهد يستعد لتولي الحكم.

The crown prince was preparing to assume power.