Pasangil

excuse; pretextnoun

Alternative meanings

excuse; pretext; reason used to justify something or avoid responsibility; defensive explanation

Pronunciation

pah-SAHNG-il

Root and affixes

Related to pasangil, to blame, use as a pretext, or give an excuse. Rason can also mean reason or excuse depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

excuse; reason; justification; defense; pretext; excuse/alibi

Related words and expressions

reason; fault; justice/reason; justification; explanation; responsibility; valid

Meaning and usage notes

Pasangil often sounds like excuse or pretext. Rason is more neutral: reason, motive, or excuse depending on the sentence.