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af·fec·ta·tion [ˌæfekˈteɪʃən] N pej

1. affectation (pretended quality):

affectation
Vortäuschung f <-, -en>
..., he said with an affectation of nonchalance
..., sagte er mit gespielter Gleichgültigkeit

2. affectation pej (artificial behaviour):

affectation
Affektiertheit f <-> pej
she has so many little affectations
sie benimmt sich oft so affektiert

3. affectation no pl (pretence):

affectation
Verstellung f <-> kein pl