Pakunwari (en. Pretense)

/pakuˈnwaɾi/

Synonyms

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.