vorgetäuscht
Translation
feigned, simulated, pretended, fake
Examples
Sein vorgetäuschtes Interesse war offensichtlich.
His feigned interest was obvious.
Sie entkam mit einer vorgetäuschten Krankheit.
She escaped with a feigned illness.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun Modifies a noun. His feigned smile was creepy.
Similar Words
geheuchelt (hypocritical), simuliert (simulated), gespielt (acted)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, in front) and 'täuschen' (to deceive). Literally 'to deceive in front of' someone, hence 'to feign' or 'simulate'.
Memory Tips
Think of putting on a 'front' ('vor') to 'deceive' ('täuschen') someone. The result is something 'vorgetäuscht' (feigned).