excuus

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Middle French excuse, from excuser (to excuse), itself from Latin excusare (release from a charge), itself from ex- (out, away) + causa (accusation, legal action).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɛksˈkys/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: excuus
  • Rhymes: -ys

Noun[edit]

excuus n (plural excusen or excuses, diminutive excuusje n)

  1. An excuse, apology, explanation to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement
    Synonym: verontschuldiging
  2. An excuse, pretext
    Synonym: voorwendsel

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: ekskuus
  • Negerhollands: exkuse, excuse
  • Petjo: excuus
  • Papiamentu: eksküs
  • West Frisian: ekskús