wali

English translation: particulars of guardian

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Malay term or phrase:wali
English translation:particulars of guardian
Entered by: ashwednesday

08:26 Feb 28, 2011
Malay to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general) / Marriage
Malay term or phrase: wali
Found this in a marriage certificate - "Maklumat Wali"

I know a "wali" is the person who gives the bride away but is there an equivalent English term for it? I was thinking of going with "Information of Guardian". Any other more accurate suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
ashwednesday
particulars of guardian
Explanation:
"Information of Guardian" would not be the appropriate translation for "maklumat wali". What is required here is information about the guardian, that is, his particulars, such as his name, age, relationship to the bride, etc.
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guardian


Explanation:
Islam stipulates that in order to conclude her marriage, the Muslim bride must have a guardian or wali, who is usually her father

Therefore "Information of Guardian" is correct


    Reference: http://prpm.dbp.gov.my/Search.aspx?k=wali
Nasima Sarwar
Malaysia
Local time: 23:51
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay
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maklumat wali
particulars of guardian


Explanation:
"Information of Guardian" would not be the appropriate translation for "maklumat wali". What is required here is information about the guardian, that is, his particulars, such as his name, age, relationship to the bride, etc.

abdrahman
Local time: 23:51
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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