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    Pagpapakunwari (en. Pretending)

    pag-pa-ka-kun-wa-ri

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of displaying something false or not genuine.
    Her pretension of happiness was very obvious.
    Ang pagpapakunwari ng kanyang kasayahan ay halatang-halata.
    Lying to oneself and others about feelings or situations.
    I don't want to go along with the pretense; it's better to be honest.
    Ayaw kong magpagalaw sa pagpapakunwari, mas mabuti na lang na maging totoo.
    A form of deception where a person pretends to be someone else.
    His pretense of being wealthy didn't last long.
    Ang pagpapakunwari niya bilang mayaman ay hindi tumagal.

    Etymology

    From the word 'pakunwari' meaning to make something seem true.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pretending in feelings
    Lying or hiding true feelings.
    pagpapakunwari sa mga damdamin
    pretending
    A person who pretends or shows something that is not true.
    nagpapakunwari

    Related Words

    pretense
    A manner of behavior that shows false information or feelings.
    pakunwari
    lying
    An act of not telling the truth or saying something incorrect.
    pagsisinungaling

    Slang Meanings

    Lying or not showing true feelings.
    His pretense is obvious in his eyes.
    Ang pagpapakunwari niya ay halatang-halata sa mga mata niya.
    Pretending to be something they're not.
    He's pretending to be happy even though he's sad.
    Nagpapakunwari siyang masaya kahit na malungkot siya.
    Showing off something that's not true.
    His pretense of being rich is worthless.
    Walang kwenta ang pagpapakunwari niya na mayaman siya.