pura-pura

Indonesian

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pu.raˈpu.ra/
• Rhymes: -ra
• Hyphenation: pu‧ra‧pu‧ra

Verb

pura-pura (active berpura-pura)

1. to pretend

   Synonym: (rare) akal-akal

   1. to claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception
   2. to lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.)
   3. to make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe

Derived terms

• kepura-puraan