Walau
from melayu
Verified
Standard
conjunction
Fused Form
From melayu
Definition
Although; even if; though.
Etymology
Derived from the classical Malay 'walau', which is a shortened form of 'walaupun'. This word functions as a concessive conjunction used since the classical Malay era to express contrast or supposition within a sentence.
Semantic Category
Prepositions or particles traditionally fused in writing according to PUEBI (e.g., kepada, daripada).
Fused Form