pretext in Russian
pretext in Russian is отгово́рка, по́вод, предло́г — pretext means a false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
pretext in Russian
отгово́рка
Pronounced: otgovorka
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
по́вод
Pronounced: povod
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
предло́г
Pronounced: predlog
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 Russian?
"pretext" in Russian is отгово́рка, по́вод, предло́г. pretext means: A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
How do you pronounce отгово́рка?
"pretext" in Russian is отгово́рка, pronounced "otgovorka".
How do you use "pretext" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early." In Russian, "pretext" is отгово́рка, по́вод, предло́г.
Are there other ways to say "pretext" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "pretext": отгово́рка, по́вод, предло́г.
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