feign in German
feign in German is fingieren, vorgeben, vortäuschen — feign means to pretend to feel or have something that isn't real.
feign in German
fingieren
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
vorgeben
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
vortäuschen
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
verbergen
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
verheimlichen
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
vormachen
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
ausdenken
To imagine; to invent; to pretend to do something.
verbergen
To imagine; to invent; to pretend to do something.
verheimlichen
To imagine; to invent; to pretend to do something.
What does "feign" mean?
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verb To pretend to feel or have something that isn't real.
"She feigned surprise when they announced the winner, even though she already knew."
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feign in a sentence
- She feigned surprise when they announced the winner, even though she already knew.
- He feigned illness to avoid going to work.
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What is "feign" in German?
"feign" in German is fingieren, vorgeben, vortäuschen. feign means: To pretend to feel or have something that isn't real.
How do you use "feign" in a sentence?
Example: "She feigned surprise when they announced the winner, even though she already knew." In German, "feign" is fingieren, vorgeben, vortäuschen.
Are there other ways to say "feign" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "feign": fingieren, vorgeben, vortäuschen, verbergen, verheimlichen, vormachen.
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