"make believe that" in Indonesian
Definition
Berpura-pura bahwa sesuatu itu benar, terutama saat bermain atau berimajinasi.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Sering dipakai secara informal, biasanya saat anak-anak bermain pura-pura. Lebih menekankan imajinasi daripada 'pretend'. Jarang dipakai di situasi formal.
Examples
Let's make believe that we're at the beach.
Ayo kita **berpura-pura** sedang berada di pantai.
Children make believe that their toys are alive.
Anak-anak sering **berpura-pura** mainannya hidup.
Sometimes I make believe that I am a famous singer.
Kadang-kadang saya **berpura-pura** menjadi penyanyi terkenal.
We used to make believe that the living room was a castle when we were kids.
Dulu waktu kecil, kami sering **berpura-pura** ruang tamu adalah istana.
"Can we make believe that you’re a doctor and I’m your patient?" asked the boy.
"Bolehkah kita **berpura-pura** kamu dokter dan aku pasienmu?" tanya anak itu.
They always make believe that nothing bothers them, even when they're upset.
Mereka selalu **berpura-pura** tidak ada yang mengganggu mereka, padahal sedang kesal.