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    Magkunwa (en. To pretend)

    /maɡ.kun.wɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action or manner of imitation or deception that is not true.
    Pretend to be happy even if you don't really feel that way.
    Magkunwa ka nang masaya kahit hindi mo talaga nararamdaman iyon.
    The act of showing a different form than one's true self.
    Sometimes, we pretend so that they won’t worry.
    Minsan, magkunwa tayo upang hindi sila mabahala.
    Hiding true intentions or feelings by acting.
    He pretended to be indifferent so that his problems wouldn't be noticed.
    Nagkunwa siya ng kawalang-ingat upang hindi mapansin ang kanyang mga problema.

    Etymology

    Tagalog

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pretend a lie
    to speak or act untruthfully
    magkunwa ng kasinungalingan
    to pretend to be happy
    to act as if one is happy
    magkunwa ng masaya

    Related Words

    imitation
    The process of copying or imitating another person or thing.
    panggagaya
    deception
    An act that involves cheating or trickery.
    panlaloko

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend or do something that's not true.
    He used to pretend to be rich, but in reality, they struggled in life.
    Dati siyang magkunwa na mayaman, pero ang totoo, hirap lang sila sa buhay.
    To spread false information or gossip.
    Don't pretend to have news if you're not sure of the truth.
    Wag kang magkunwa ng balita kung hindi ka sigurado sa totoo.