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pretend in Afrikaans

pretend in Afrikaans is voorgee — pretend means to act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.

pretend in Afrikaans

voorgee
verb
to make oneself appear (to do something)

What does "pretend" mean?

  1. verb To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
    "The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship."
  2. adj Not genuine; imaginary or made up as part of a game.
    "They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries."

pretend in a sentence

  • The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship.
  • She pretended not to notice the mistake in his report.
  • They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pretend" in Afrikaans?

"pretend" in Afrikaans is voorgee. pretend means: To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.

How do you use "pretend" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship." In Afrikaans, "pretend" is voorgee.

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