feigning

UK
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

feigningsubstantiv
feignings
Pl.
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning "the act of pretending."
feigninggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
Present participle of "feign" used adjectivally.
His feigning interest in the conversation was obvious.
Его притворный интерес к разговору был очевиден.
feignverb

feigning

Gerundium

feigned
Präteritum
feigned
Partizip Perfekt
feigning
Gerundium
UK
/feɪn/
US
/feɪn/
She decided to feign illness to avoid going to work.
Она решила притворяться больной, чтобы не идти на работу.
The actor had to feign happiness for the role.
Актеру пришлось изображать счастье для роли.
He tried to feign surprise when he heard the news.
Он попытался симулировать удивление, когда услышал новость.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

feigningsubstantiv
The act or process of pretending; pretense or simulation.
His feigning of illness fooled no one.
feigninggerundium / partizip präsens
Pretending or simulating something, often with the intent to deceive.
She gave a feigning smile to hide her true feelings of disappointment.
feignverb
To pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury.
She feigned surprise when she heard the news, even though she had already been informed.
To invent a story or excuse.
He feigned an illness to avoid attending the meeting.