pseudo- in German
pseudo- in German is pseudo-, after-, falsch- — pseudo- means fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
pseudo- in German
pseudo-
False; not genuine; fake.
after-
False; not genuine; fake.
falsch-
False; not genuine; fake.
schein-
False; not genuine; fake.
What does "pseudo-" mean?
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adj Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
"The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing."
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noun Informal term for someone who is putting on airs or pretending to be more sophisticated or intellectual than they are.
"He came off as a bit of a pseudo, dropping big words he didn't fully understand."
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pseudo- in a sentence
- The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing.
- The shop sold pseudo leather bags that were really made of plastic.
- He came off as a bit of a pseudo, dropping big words he didn't fully understand.
- Everyone at the party knew he was a pseudo who had never read the books he quoted.
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What is "pseudo-" in German?
"pseudo-" in German is pseudo-, after-, falsch-. pseudo- means: Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
How do you use "pseudo-" in a sentence?
Example: "The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing." In German, "pseudo-" is pseudo-, after-, falsch-.
Are there other ways to say "pseudo-" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pseudo-": pseudo-, after-, falsch-, schein-.
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