das Alibi
Translation
alibi
Examples
Der Verdächtige hat ein wasserdichtes Alibi.
The suspect has a watertight alibi.
Er brauchte ein Alibi für die Tatzeit.
He needed an alibi for the time of the crime.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((an alibi)) Der Verdächtige hat ein wasserdichtes Alibi.
to give/provide ((sb.)) ((with an alibi)) Sie hat ihm ein Alibi gegeben.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausrede (excuse), Vorwand (pretext)
Etymology
From Latin 'alibi' meaning 'elsewhere'. It proves you were 'elsewhere' at the time of a crime.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word 'alibi'. Think of a detective asking, 'What's your alibi?'