لولا

Etymology
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Conjunction

 * 1) if not for

Usage notes
It is followed by a noun in the nominative case or a verb in the past tense. Pronouns can be either in nominative or genitive case:

Etymology
.

Conjunction

 * 1) if ... not

Usage notes

 * Although implies the negation, it can be optionally followed by the negation particle  without changing the meaning.