Pretvarjati

Pretvarjati is a verb in several Slavic languages, most notably Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian. It generally translates to "to pretend," "to feign," or "to convert." The specific meaning can depend on the context in which it is used.

As "to pretend" or "to feign," pretvarjati refers to the act of acting in a way that is not genuine, often to deceive or mislead others. For example, someone might pretvarjati that they are sick to avoid going to work. It can also imply a more theatrical or performative behavior, like an actor pretvarjati a character.

In the sense of "to convert," pretvarjati often relates to changing something from one form or state to another. This can apply to physical transformations, such as converting raw materials into a finished product, or to more abstract changes, like converting currency or converting a belief system. The past participle of this verb, pretvoren, means "converted" or "transformed."

The verb is used in various grammatical forms depending on tense, person, and number. It is a common and versatile word in everyday communication within the languages where it is used. Understanding the context is key to accurately interpreting the meaning of pretvarjati.