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excuse noun

  /ɛksˈkjus/ , /ɛksˈkjuz/ , /ɛksˈkjuːs/ , /ɛksˈkjuːz/ , /ɪksˈkjus/ , /ɪksˈkjuz/ , /ɪkˈskjuːs/ , /ɪkˈskjuːz/
  • (countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
 Ausrede, Ausflucht

excuse verb

  /ɛksˈkjus/ , /ɛksˈkjuz/ , /ɛksˈkjuːs/ , /ɛksˈkjuːz/ , /ɪksˈkjus/ , /ɪksˈkjuz/ , /ɪkˈskjuːs/ , /ɪkˈskjuːz/
  • (transitive) To forgive; to pardon.
 entschuldigen, verzeihen
  • (transitive) To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
 entschuldigen
  • (transitive) To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
 sich entschuldigen

excusable adjective

  • Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.
 verzeihlich
excuse me
Entschuldigung, Verzeihung, darf ich bitte durch?, entschuldigen Sie, es tut mir leid, Entschuldigung!, Entschuldigung?, wie bitte?
ignorance is no excuse in law
Unwissenheit schützt vor Strafe nicht
ignorance of the law is no excuse
Unwissenheit schützt vor Strafe nicht
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