Translation of Czech word "záminka" to English
záminka
/zaˈmɪŋka/
Meaning
NounA reason given to justify an action, often not the real one; an excuse or pretext.
How to use
Feminine, 'žena' paradigm: záminku (acc.), pod záminkou (under the pretext of). Means 'pretext, excuse'. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
pretext / excuse
Example
Použil nemoc jako záminku, aby nemusel jít do práce.
He used illness as a pretext to avoid going to work.
Pod záminkou opravy vypnuli internet.
Under the pretext of repairs, they shut off the internet.
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- pod záminkou— under the pretext of
- Použil nemoc jako záminku, aby nemusel jít do práce.— He used illness as a pretext to avoid going to work.
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The Czech word "záminka" means "pretext / excuse" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Použil nemoc jako záminku, aby nemusel jít do práce." (which translates as "He used illness as a pretext to avoid going to work.").
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