phony in German
phony in German is gefälscht, unecht, falsch — phony means fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
phony in German
gefälscht
(informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
unecht
(informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
falsch
(informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
verlogen
(informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
Quacksalber
Schwindler
Schwindlerin
Blender
(informal) A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
Hochstapler
(informal) A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
Scharlatan
(informal) A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
Heuchler
(informal) A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.
Lügner
(informal) A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.
What does "phony" mean?
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adj Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
"He was arrested for using a phony passport."
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noun A person who pretends to be something they are not.
"Everyone at the office could tell he was a phony."
phony in a sentence
- He was arrested for using a phony passport.
- Her sympathy sounded completely phony.
- Everyone at the office could tell he was a phony.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "phony" in German?
"phony" in German is gefälscht, unecht, falsch. phony means: Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
How do you use "phony" in a sentence?
Example: "He was arrested for using a phony passport." In German, "phony" is gefälscht, unecht, falsch.
Are there other ways to say "phony" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "phony": gefälscht, unecht, falsch, verlogen, Quacksalber, Schwindler.
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