pretext in Finnish
pretext in Finnish is tekosyy, veruke — pretext means a false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
pretext in Finnish
tekosyy
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
veruke
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
What does "pretext" mean?
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noun A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
"He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early."
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pretext in a sentence
- He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early.
- The invasion was launched under the pretext of self-defence.
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What is "pretext" in Finnish?
"pretext" in Finnish is tekosyy, veruke. pretext means: A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
How do you use "pretext" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early." In Finnish, "pretext" is tekosyy, veruke.
Are there other ways to say "pretext" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "pretext": tekosyy, veruke.
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