giustificare
justify
The Italian word 'giustificare' is used to express the idea of providing a reason or excuse for something, or to defend or explain a course of action. It can also be used to mean 'to justify' in the sense of making something right or fair. For example, 'Non posso giustificare il suo comportamento' means 'I cannot justify his behavior.'
Example sentences using: giustificare
Non c'è nulla che possa giustificare il suo comportamento.
There is nothing that can justify his behavior.
In this sentence, 'giustificare' is used to refer to making an action or behavior seem right or reasonable. This is a common usage of the word in Italian.
Mi ha chiesto di giustificare la mia assenza.
He asked me to justify my absence.
This example uses 'giustificare' in a context where someone is asked to provide a reason or explanation for a situation or occurrence, in this case an absence.
Devi giustificare le tue azioni.
You have to justify your actions.
This sentence uses 'giustificare' to express the need or demand to explain one's actions purposefully and convincingly.