pretend in German
pretend in German is so tun, als ob, vortäuschen — 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 German
so tun, als ob
(intransitive, or, with 'that' clause, or, 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]
vortäuschen
(intransitive, or, with 'that' clause, or, 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]
vortäuschen
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
so tun, als ob
(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.
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What is "pretend" in German?
"pretend" in German is so tun, als ob, vortäuschen. 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 German, "pretend" is so tun, als ob, vortäuschen.
Are there other ways to say "pretend" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pretend": so tun, als ob, vortäuschen.
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