German Word · Intermediate
vorgeben
to pretend
Pronunciation: /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡeːbn̩/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to pretend".
Example
Wir mussten vorgeben, lesbisch zu sein.
We had to pretend that we were lesbians.
Practice tips
- Practice vorgeben out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.