Korean

변명
Meaning: excuse; explanation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

He had no room for excuses regarding his mistake.
변명의 여지가 없다.
There is no room for excuses.
그는 늘 변명을 늘어놓았다.
He always made long excuses.
그의 어이없는 변명에 나는 할 말을 잃었다.
I was at a loss for words at his absurd excuse.
그의 어줍잖은 변명은 아무도 믿지 않았다.
Nobody believed his clumsy excuse.
그는 같잖은 변명을 늘어놓으며 책임을 회피하려 했다.
He tried to avoid responsibility by making ridiculous excuses.
그는 구차한 변명을 늘어놓았다.
He laid out pathetic excuses.
자꾸 변명만 하면 네 처지만 더 우스워진다.
If you keep making excuses, your situation will only become more ridiculous.

Usage Notes

Refers to giving a reason or justification for a fault or mistake. Often implies an attempt to avoid responsibility.

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