Pakunwari (en. Pretense)

/pakuˈnwaɾi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of behavior that describes pretending or performing an act that is not true.

His pretense was caught when his friend asked.

Ang kanyang pakunwari ay nahuli nang magtanong ang kanyang kaibigan.

Performing an act that seems true but has a different motive behind it.

He showed his pretense to gain the trust of others.

Ipinakita niya ang kanyang pakunwari upang makuha ang tiwala ng iba.

Originates from the word 'kunwari' meaning pretending or creating a false impression.

just pretending

merely pretending or not true.

kunwari lang

lying

The act of saying what is not true or providing false information.

pagsisinungaling

to pretend

He is just pretending to be kind, but in reality, he has bad intentions.

Pakunwari lang siyang mabait, pero ang totoo, may masama siyang balak.

to deceive

Don't pretend, I know you're deceiving him.

Huwag kang pakunwari, alam kong mangloko ka sa kanya.

foolish act

His pretense is so foolish, he doesn't even believe what he's saying.

Ang pakunwari niya ay parang tanga-tanga, hindi naman siya naniniwala sa sinasabi niya.