whereas

alhali kuwa, amma

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʍɛːrˈæz/

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Preposition

Preposition whereas

1. (formal) You use whereas to show a contrast between two things or ideas. <> alhali kuwa, amma.

   9 Why did Jesus use the word “debts,” whereas on a later occasion, he spoke of “sins”?
   9 Me ya sa Yesu ya ce: “Ka yafe mana basusukanmu.” Amma kuma a wani lokaci, ya ce: “Ka gafarta mana zunubanmu”?

2. (law) because of <> saboda.

Synonyms

• although
• despite
• while