Meanings
to pretend or simulate an ability or situation that one does not actually possess.
ایسی صلاحیت یا صورت حال کی نقل کرنا جو درحقیقت ایک کے پاس نہیں ہوتی۔
جعلی بناؤ
jaali banao
Common Collocations
- fake it until you make it
- fake a smile
- fake confidence
Example Sentences
He was so nervous, he tried to fake it.
وہ بہت نروس تھا، اس نے اسے ظاہر کرنے کی کوشش کی۔
Woh bohot nervous tha, us ne ise zahir karne ki koshish ki.
Sometimes you just have to fake it to feel confident.
کبھی کبھی آپ کو صرف ظاہر کرنا ہوتا ہے تاکہ آپ کو اعتماد محسوس ہو۔
Kabhi kabhi aap ko sirf zahir karna hota hai taake aap ko aitmaad mehsoos ho.
She faked her excitement for the surprise party.
اس نے سرپرائز پارٹی کے لئے اپنی خوشی کو ظاہر کیا۔
Us ne surprise party ke liye apni khushi ko zahir kiya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of wearing a mask to hide your true self.
Picture someone putting on a theatrical mask.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "fake" — to make something appear real or good
First known use: 21st century
The term has evolved in modern slang to mean to simulate or pretend, often used in the context of social interactions.