Usage Note
Vorwand is a false reason given to conceal the real motive; unter einem Vorwand ('under a pretext') and als Vorwand dienen ('to serve as a pretext') are the standard collocations.
Examples
"Er benutzte die Kälte als Vorwand, um zu Hause zu bleiben."
Natural Translation
He used the cold as a pretext to stay at home.
Literal Translation
He used the cold as pretext, to at-home to stay.
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