pretext in Swedish
pretext in Swedish is förevändning, svepskäl — pretext means a false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
pretext in Swedish
förevändning
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
svepskäl
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 Swedish?
"pretext" in Swedish is förevändning, svepskäl. 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 Swedish, "pretext" is förevändning, svepskäl.
Are there other ways to say "pretext" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "pretext": förevändning, svepskäl.
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