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disguise

dɪsˈɡaɪz

noun

przebranie

pʂɛˈbraɲɛ· rzeczownik
Also
maskowanie(n)
Definition

Clothes or other items worn to change one's appearance so as to conceal one's identity; or something that conceals the true nature of something.

Examples
He wore a clever disguise to avoid being recognized at the party.
Założył sprytne przebranie, aby uniknąć rozpoznania na imprezie.
Her cheerful attitude was a disguise for her underlying sadness.
Jej wesołe nastawienie było maskowaniem jej ukrytego smutku.
Synonyms
costumecamouflagecover-up
Collocations
clever disguisein disguisewear a disguise

verb

przebierać się

pʂɛˈbʲɛrat͡ɕ ɕɛ· czasownik
Also
maskować
Definition

To change the appearance or nature of someone or something so as to conceal its identity or true nature.

Examples
He disguised himself as a waiter to get into the exclusive event.
Przebrał się za kelnera, żeby dostać się na ekskluzywne wydarzenie.
She tried to disguise her disappointment with a brave smile.
Próbowała zamaskować swoje rozczarowanie odważnym uśmiechem.
Synonyms
concealhidemask
Collocations
disguise oneselfdisguise the truthcleverly disguised
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