Magpakaaron-ingnon

to pretend; to feignverb

Alternative meanings

To act as if something is true when it is not; to fake or feign something.

Pronunciation

mag-pah-kah-ah-ron-ING-non

Root and affixes

Related to “aron-ingnon,” which expresses pretending or feigning. As an action, “magpakaaron-ingnon” means “to pretend/to feign.”

Variants or conjugations

pakaaron-ingnon; aron-ingnon; pagpakaaron-ingnon

Related words and expressions

fake; pretense; show; intention; aim

Meaning and usage notes

This entry uses “pretender” in the sense of “to pretend/feign.” For “pretender” as to aspire, intend, or court someone, words like “tinguha” or “paningúhà” may fit better depending on context.