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    Pakunwa (en. Pretend)

    /pɑˈkunwɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that shows pretending or acting.
    The child pretended to be a soldier while playing.
    Ang bata ay nagpakunwa na siya ay isang sundalo habang naglalaro.
    Acting out a scenario or situation that is not true.
    He pretended to be rich even though he was not.
    Siya'y nagpakunwa na mayaman siya kahit na siya ay hindi.
    Claiming a characteristic that is not genuinely possessed.
    He should not pretend to be smart in his assignments.
    Hindi siya dapat magpakunwa na siya ay matalino sa kanyang mga takdang-aralin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'kunwa' meaning 'to act' or 'to pretend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pretended to be sick
    showed symptoms of illness even though it is not true.
    nagpakunwa ng sakit

    Related Words

    kunwa
    The word used to show acting or pretending.
    kunwa

    Slang Meanings

    To borrow money without any intention of paying it back.
    That James, he's a pakunwa, he'll borrow any amount but will never pay it back.
    Yun si James, pakunwa yan, kahit magkano uutangin niyan pero di kailanman magbabayad.
    A trendy style in courting that seems playful.
    Don't be pakunwa, I'm serious about you!
    Huwag kang pakunwa, seryoso na ako sayo!