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pretend in Malay

berlagak

/pɹəˈtɛnd/

pretend in Malay: berlagak, berpura-pura. In English, pretend means to speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.

Malay words for pretend

1. (intransitive or with 'that' clause or 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.
berlagak, berpura-pura

English meaning of pretend

  1. verb To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.
  2. verb To engage in make-believe.
  3. verb To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
  4. verb To lay claim (to an ability, status, advantage, etc.).

Full definition of pretend

pretend in a sentence

  • You don't have to pretend that the soup tastes fine.
  • You don't have to pretend to like the soup.
  • If you don't like it, say so. You don't have to pretend.

Synonyms of pretend

pretend in other languages

Questions about pretend in Malay

What is the meaning of pretend in Malay?
Pretend in Malay is berlagak, berpura-pura.
Apakah maksud pretend dalam bahasa Melayu?
Pretend: berlagak, berpura-pura.
What does pretend mean in English?
Pretend means to speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.

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