No. 405 in Dutch
alsof
"As if."
In a sentence
Hij doet alsof hij niets weet.
He acts as if he knows nothing.
In this sentence, "alsof" is used to create a comparison that is hypothetical or imaginary, indicating a degree of pretense.
Het voelt alsof ik droom.
It feels as if I am dreaming.
Here, "alsof" is utilized to establish a metaphorical comparison, suggesting a sensation resembling dreaming.
Ze praat tegen me alsof ik een kind ben.
She talks to me as if I am a child.
In this usage, "alsof" introduces a simile, comparing the manner of conversation to hypothetical behavior toward a child.
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