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    Magpakunwari (en. Pretend)

    /mɐg.pɐ.kun.wɐ.ri/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of pretending in situations.
    He pretended to be rich even though he wasn’t.
    Siya ay nagpakunwari na siya ay mayaman kahit na hindi naman siya.
    The act of doing something in a form that is not real or not genuine.
    Sometimes, it is necessary to pretend in delicate situations.
    Minsan, kinakailangan magpakunwari sa mga maselang sitwasyon.
    Being untrue in feelings or behavior.
    She pretended to be happy, but she was sad inside.
    Magpakunwari siya na masaya, ngunit siya ay malungkot sa loob.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'pakunwari' which means 'to pretend' or 'to act.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pretend as
    To act as if.
    magpakunwari bilang
    don't pretend
    Avoid pretending.
    huwag magpakunwari

    Related Words

    pretending
    Acting that is not genuine.
    pakunwari

    Slang Meanings

    to pretend
    He pretended to be happy even though he was carrying a heavy burden.
    Nagpakunwari siyang masaya kahit na mabigat ang dinadala niya.
    to be a hypocrite
    That's why he got mad, he pretended not to be bothered.
    Kaya pala nagalit siya, nagpakunwari siyang hindi siya bothered.
    to pretend
    Out of fear, he pretended he wasn't part of the group.
    Dahil sa takot, nagpakunwari siyang hindi siya part ng grupo.