This is the 405th most frequent Dutch word.
alsof
"As if."
In this sentence, "alsof" is used to create a comparison that is hypothetical or imaginary, indicating a degree of pretense.
Hij doet alsof hij niets weet.
He acts as if he knows nothing.
Here, "alsof" is utilized to establish a metaphorical comparison, suggesting a sensation resembling dreaming.
Het voelt alsof ik droom.
It feels as if I am dreaming.
In this usage, "alsof" introduces a simile, comparing the manner of conversation to hypothetical behavior toward a child.