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    Pagkukunwa (en. Pretense)

    /paɡkuˈkwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of pretending or resembling something that is not real.
    The pretense of people leads to misunderstandings.
    Ang pagkukunwa ng mga tao ay nagdudulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
    A form of deceit or accusation.
    The pretense of his wealth opened many doors for him.
    Ang pagkukunwa ng kanyang yaman ay nagbukas ng maraming pintuan sa kanya.
    The use of a false persona or identity that is not genuine.
    Caution is needed to avoid falling for someone’s pretense.
    Caution is needed to avoid falling for someone’s pagkukunwa.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pretense of relationship
    Fabricating a relationship that is not real.
    pagkukunwa ng ugnayan

    Related Words

    lie
    A statement that is not true or false.
    kasinungalingan
    lying
    The act of telling something that is not true.
    pagsisinungaling

    Slang Meanings

    Lying or pretending.
    Why does it look like a caring bottle, when it's not true? It's all just make-believe!
    Bakit parang ang bote ng alagaan, di naman totoo? Puro pagkukunwa lang yan!
    Pretending to be happy even when feeling sad inside.
    She seems so happy, but that's just pretending because she's going through something.
    Parang ang saya-saya niya, pero pagkukunwa lang 'yan, kasi may pinagdaraanan siya.
    Doing something unreal to get attention from others.
    I don't believe her story anymore; that's all just an act to gain people's sympathy.
    Di na ako naniwala sa kwento niya, puro pagkukunwa lang yun para makuha ang simpatiya ng mga tao.