Pretense (tl. Pakunwari)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
May pakunwari sa kanyang mukha.
There is a pretense on her face.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay may pakunwari na siya ay masaya.
The child has a pretense that he is happy.
Context: daily life Sa kanyang salita, may pakunwari ng katotohanan.
In his words, there is a pretense of truth.
Context: communication Intermediate (B1-B2)
Ang kanyang ngiti ay isang pakunwari upang itago ang kanyang kalungkutan.
Her smile is a pretense to hide her sadness.
Context: emotions Sinasalamin ng kanyang pakunwari ang kanyang takot sa senaryo.
His pretense reflects his fear of the situation.
Context: society Ang pakunwari niya bilang isang mabait na tao ay hindi tumagal.
His pretense as a kind person did not last long.
Context: relationships Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang kanyang pakunwari ay sanhi ng kanyang pagkabagot sa lipunan.
His pretense is a result of his boredom with society.
Context: society Naging saksi siya sa pakunwari ng iba sa talakayang iyon.
He witnessed the pretense of others in that discussion.
Context: culture Kadalasang nagagawa ng tao ang pakunwari upang maiwasan ang pagtanggap ng responsibilidad.
People often resort to pretense to avoid taking responsibility.
Context: psychology