doen alsof

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “to do as if”. Compare French faire comme si.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdun ɑlsˈɔf/

Verb

doen alsof

1. (intransitive) to act as if, to pretend

   Die verwonding is niet echt, hij doet maar alsof.

   That injury is not real, he is only pretending.

Inflection

Conjugation of doen alsof: see doen.