pretense
der Vorwand; die Heuchelei
Word details
- German meaning
- Ungültig, ohne rechtliche Wirkung.
- English meaning
- Void
- Synonym
- ungültig, unwirksam
- German example
- Der Vertrag ist nichtig, da er unter falschen Voraussetzungen geschlossen wurde.
- English example
- The contract is void because it was concluded under false pretenses.
- Comparative
- nichtigerSuperlative: am nichtigsten
Related words
- Vorwand
pretense
- Anschein
pretense
- Fassade
pretense
- Verstellung
Pretense
- Heiratsschwindler
A marriage swindler is a person who deceives other people under the pretense of marriage in order to enrich themselves financially.
- Vorspielchen
Tricks, pretense
Example sentences with “pretense”
He acted under the pretense of being sick. (Er handelte unter dem Vorwand, krank zu sein.)
Frequently asked questions
How to say 'pretense' in German?
It is 'der Vorwand' (excuse) or 'die Heuchelei' (hypocrisy).