pretend in Dutch
pretend in Dutch is doen alsof, veinzen, voorgeven — 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 Dutch
doen alsof
(intransitive, or, with 'that' clause, or, 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]
veinzen
(intransitive, or, with 'that' clause, or, 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]
doen alsof
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
voorgeven
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
What does "pretend" mean?
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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."
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adj Not genuine; imaginary or made up as part of a game.
"They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries."
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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.
- My daughter loves her pretend kitchen and cooks imaginary soup for everyone.
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What is "pretend" in Dutch?
"pretend" in Dutch is doen alsof, veinzen, voorgeven. 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 Dutch, "pretend" is doen alsof, veinzen, voorgeven.
Are there other ways to say "pretend" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "pretend": doen alsof, veinzen, voorgeven.
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