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cause in Afrikaans

cause in Afrikaans is oorsaak — cause means the thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.

cause in Afrikaans

oorsaak
noun
source or reason of an event or action

What does "cause" mean?

  1. noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
    "Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire."
  2. noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
    "She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare."
  3. verb To make something happen; to bring about.
    "Heavy rain caused the river to flood."
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cause in a sentence

  • Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire.
  • Doctors are trying to find the cause of her constant headaches.
  • She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare.
  • Volunteers from across the town gave their free time to the cause.

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What is "cause" in Afrikaans?
"cause" in Afrikaans is oorsaak. cause means: The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
How do you use "cause" in a sentence?
Example: "Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire." In Afrikaans, "cause" is oorsaak.
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