As if Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf
AZ-if or EZ-if
ˈæs/ /ˈɪf
AS-if
Definição
Used to say that something appears to be true, but really is not; or to introduce a hypothetical or imagined situation.
Uso & Nuances
Often used to express disbelief, sarcasm, or doubt: 'as if!' can stand alone to reject what someone just said. Used in comparisons and hypothetical statements. Beware, 'as if' shows the unreal or imagined nature of an event.
Spanish: como siPortuguese (BR): como sePortuguese (PT): como seChinese (Simplified): 仿佛 - 好像Chinese (Traditional): 彷彿 - 好像Hindi: जैसे किArabic: كما لوBengali: যেন - যেনও (অবিশ্বাস বা বিদ্রূপের জন্য)Russian: как будто - словноJapanese: まるで - ～かのようにVietnamese: như thểKorean: 마치 - 인 것처럼Turkish: sanki - güyaUrdu: گویا - جیسےIndonesian: seolah-olah - seperti
Frases de Exemplo
He acts as if he knows everything.
basic
It looks as if it will rain today.
basic
She smiled as if nothing was wrong.
basic
As if I have time for that!
natural
He spends money as if he were rich.
natural
“You finished that already?” “As if! It’s way too hard.”
natural