pretending

verb

  • To act as if something is true when it is not, like playing a game.
  • To make believe you are something or someone else, like a superhero or a princess.
  • To pretend to do something, like pretending to cook or to drive a car.

noun

  • The act of imagining or making believe, like when you play.


Word Explanation:

  • Pretending means to act like you are something or someone else. For example, when you play games and use your imagination to be a pirate or a doctor.

Word in hindi

Pretending

pretending

Other variations in hindi

  • बनावटी करना banaawati karna
  • नाटक करना naatak karna

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'pretending' mean?

Pretending means to act like something is true when it is not. For example, if you pretend to be a superhero, you are acting like one even though you are not really one.

How do you pronounce 'pretending'?

You pronounce 'pretending' like this: pre-ten-ding. It sounds like 'pre' as in 'before', 'ten' like the number 10, and 'ding' like a bell.

What is the origin of the word 'pretending'?

The word 'pretending' comes from the Old French word 'pretendre', which means to stretch out or to claim. It has been used in English for a long time to describe acting or making believe.

What is the meaning of 'pretending' in Hindi?

The word 'pretending' in Hindi is 'नाटक करना' (Nāṭak karnā).