simulieren
Translation
to simulate, to feign, to pretend
Examples
Der Pilot simuliert einen Notfall.
The pilot simulates an emergency.
Er simuliert nur, dass er krank ist.
He is just pretending that he is sick.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to simulate sth. We are simulating the process on the computer.
((that-clause)) to pretend that... She is simulating that she is asleep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vortäuschen, nachahmen, so tun als ob
Etymology
From Latin 'simulare' (to make like, imitate). Related to the English word 'simulate'.
Memory Tips
Think of a flight 'simulator' which 'simulates' flying.