Alibi

The German word "Alibi" is a noun that is used to mean the same as in English: "alibi". It refers to a claim or proof that someone was elsewhere when a crime was committed, serving as an excuse or explanation for their absence from the scene of the crime.

The term "Alibi" does not break down into smaller German words but is rather borrowed directly from Latin, maintaining the same form and meaning across multiple languages.

Similar words in German include "Beweis" (evidence) and "Ausrede" (excuse).

• "Beweis" generally refers to any form of evidence used to support a claim or theory, not necessarily tied to an absence or presence at a particular location.
• "Ausrede" means an excuse but does not carry the specific connotation of proving one's location during a particular event.

The difference is that while "Alibi" specifically denotes being elsewhere during an event to prove innocence, "Beweis" and "Ausrede" are broader and less context-specific to the scenario of needing to prove one's whereabouts.