This is the 12461st most frequent German word.
vorwand
Pretext or excuse.
The word 'Vorwand' is used here to express an excuse or pretext someone creates to avoid a responsibility or obligation.
Er nannte Krankheit als Vorwand, um nicht zur Arbeit zu gehen.
He cited illness as an excuse to avoid going to work.
In this sentence, 'Vorwand' is using to denote a potentially deceptive explanation provided as a rationale for an action.
Unter dem Vorwand der Forschung führte er umfangreiche Experimente durch.
Under the pretext of research, he conducted extensive experiments.
Here, 'Vorwand' signifies a fabricated or insincere reason used to sidestep an unwanted situation.