Turkish Word · Intermediate
bahane
An excuse, a made-up reason to hide the real one
Pronunciation: /ba.haːˈne/
Meaning
An excuse, a made-up reason to hide the real one.
Example
Yenilme, bunların hepsi bahane.
Don't be defeated, these are all excuses.
Practice tips
- Practice bahane out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish word is for intermediate-level learners.