die Ausrede, -n
excuse
Ein Grund, den man nennt, um einen Fehler zu rechtfertigen oder um eine unangenehme Aufgabe nicht machen zu müssen. Es ist oft nicht die ganze Wahrheit.
The German word "Ausrede" is a noun that means "excuse" or "justification". It is composed of the prefix "aus-" and the noun "Rede," which means "speech" or "talk." In this context, "Ausrede" typically refers to a reason or explanation that someone gives to justify an action or to avoid blame, often carrying a connotation of being insincere or evasive.
Similar words in German include "Entschuldigung" (apology) and "Vorwand" (pretext). The difference lies in the connotations: "Entschuldigung" is generally more sincere and may indicate a genuine act of remorse, while "Vorwand" indicates a deception or ulterior motive, and "Ausrede" emphasizes excuses that may lack credibility or honesty.
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Examples
Er hat eine gute Ausrede für seine Verspätung.noun
He has a good excuse for his lateness.
Seine Ausrede war unglaublich!noun
His excuse was unbelievable!
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