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    Kunwari (en. Pretend)

    /ko͝onˈwä-rē/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To do something that is not true but seems true.
    He needs to pretend that he is not angry.
    Kailangan niyang kunwariin na hindi siya galit.
    adjective
    Pretending to have a real characteristic or situation.
    Pretending to be the richest in town.
    Kunwari ay siya ang pinakamayaman sa bayan.
    A realization that is not true.
    Pretending to be happy even when there are problems.
    Kunwari, siya ay masaya kahit may problema.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kunwaring' meaning pretending or feigning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    just pretending
    Just pretending or not true.
    kunwari lang

    Related Words

    appearance
    A way of expressing an external appearance that may not match the truth.
    tingin

    Slang Meanings

    Lying or pretending
    He's pretending to be the best in class, but he doesn't study.
    Kunwari siya yung pinakamagaling sa klase, pero di naman siya nag-aaral.
    Seeking sympathy or acting
    She's acting sad to get noticed by her crush.
    Kunwari, sad siya para mapansin nung crush niya.
    Just a joke or a tease
    He's acting rich, but he's just borrowing money.
    Kunwari, mayaman siya, pero nagpapahiram lang nang pera.