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pretend in Tagalog

magkunwari

/pɹəˈtɛnd/

pretend in Tagalog: magkunwari. In English, pretend means to speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.

Tagalog 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.
magkunwari
1.2. (transitive) To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
magkunwari

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 Tagalog

What is the meaning of pretend in Tagalog?
Pretend in Tagalog is magkunwari.
Ano ang pretend sa Tagalog?
Pretend: magkunwari.
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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