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    Nagkukunwari (en. Pretending)

    /nagku.kun.wa.ri/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To perform something fake or untrue; to pretend.
    She pretended to be sick to avoid going to school.
    Nagkukunwari siya na may sakit upang hindi pumasok sa paaralan.
    To be different from one's true situation or feelings.
    He pretended to be happy even though he was sad.
    Nagkukunwari siyang masaya kahit na siya ay malungkot.
    To give a false impression or understanding.
    People pretend on social media.
    Nagkukunwari ang mga tao sa mga social media.

    Etymology

    Root word: kunwari

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pretending to be happy
    Blindly pretending to be happy.
    nagkukunwari na masaya
    pretending not to hear
    Pretending to be unaware or not listening.
    nagkukunwari na hindi siya naririnig

    Related Words

    pretend
    A word describing pretense or being untrue.
    kunwari
    imitation
    The process of copying or following another person or thing.
    panggagaya

    Slang Meanings

    pretending or not being genuine
    He's pretending to be happy, but I know he’s going through something.
    Nagkukunwari siyang masaya, pero alam kong may pinagdaraanan siya.
    acting nice
    Why is he pretending to be concerned about me? I know he's not genuine.
    Bakit siya nagkukunwari na concerned sa akin? Alam kong hindi siya totoo.
    having ulterior motives
    They're just pretending to get what they want.
    Nagkukunwari lang sila para makuha ang gusto nila.