Alibi Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Alibi" is used as noun with the meaning of "alibi", "excuse" or "pretext".

Essential properties of "Alibi"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Alibi
  • Plural: die Alibis

Meanings of "Alibi" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Proof of being elsewhere during a crime"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hatte ein starkes Alibi für die Tatzeit.He had a strong alibi for the time of the crime.
  2. Ohne Alibi wird er verdächtigt.Without an alibi, he is suspected.
  3. Sein Alibi wurde von der Polizei überprüft.His alibi was checked by the police.

2.) "An excuse to avoid responsibility"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er benutzt immer ein Alibi, um nicht zu arbeiten.He always uses an alibi to avoid working.
  2. Das Alibi war offensichtlich eine Lüge.The alibi was obviously a lie.
  3. Sie fand ein Alibi, um nicht zu kommen.She found an alibi not to come.
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