der Vorwand, ¨-e
pretext · pretense · excuse
Ein Grund, den man nennt, um etwas zu verbergen oder um einen anderen, oft echten Grund zu verstecken.
The German word "Vorwand" is a noun that means "pretext" or "excuse". It is made up of the words "vor" which means "before" or "in front", and "Wand" which can mean "wall", but in this context, "Wand" is derived from the verb "wenden" which means "to turn". Together, "Vorwand" conveys the idea of a claim or assertion that is used to hide the true purpose or reason for something. Similar words in German include "Ausrede" (excuse), "Fassade" (facade), and "Scheinargument" (specious argument).
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Examples
Er benutzt einen Vorwand, um früher nach Hause zu gehen.noun
He uses a pretext to go home early.
Sein Vorwand wirkt nicht überzeugend.noun
His pretense does not seem convincing.
Sein Vorwand scheint nicht stichhaltig zu sein.noun
His excuse does not seem to hold water.
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