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giả vờ

to pretend

verb CEFR C1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — giả: hỏi (dipping-rising) · vờ: huyền (low falling) ?

giả vờ to pretend

Meaning

Common Collocations

giả vờ không biết
pretend not to know
giả vờ ngủ
pretend to sleep

Examples

Anh ấy giả vờ bận rộn.
He pretends to be busy.
Cô ấy giả vờ không nghe thấy.
She pretends not to hear.

Related Words

FAQ

How do you say "to pretend" in Vietnamese?
"to pretend" in Vietnamese is giả vờ.
What does giả vờ mean in English?
giả vờ means "to pretend" (verb). to pretend.
How is giả vờ pronounced?
giả vờ has 2 syllables: giả: hỏi (dipping-rising) · vờ: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is giả vờ in Vietnamese?
giả vờ is among the 2,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is giả vờ used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ấy giả vờ bận rộn. (He pretends to be busy.); Cô ấy giả vờ không nghe thấy. (She pretends not to hear.).

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