WordотговоркаMeaningexcuse (pretext)Part of speechnounPronunciationCourseRussianLessonState words of attitude (пора, жаль, лень)Usages of отговоркаЭто просто отговорка, нам пора браться за дело.This is just an excuse, it is time for us to get down to business.Мне стыдно слушать твои отговорки, ты должен браться за работу!I am ashamed to listen to your excuses; you must get down to work!