cause in Dutch
cause in Dutch is oorzaak, aanleiding, reden — cause means the thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
cause in Dutch
oorzaak
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
aanleiding
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
reden
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
doel
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
veroorzaken
What does "cause" mean?
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noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
"Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire."
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noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
"She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare."
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verb To make something happen; to bring about.
"Heavy rain caused the river to flood."
cause in a sentence
- Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire.
- She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare.
- Heavy rain caused the river to flood.
- His comment caused quite a stir at the dinner table.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cause" in Dutch?
"cause" in Dutch is oorzaak, aanleiding, reden. 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 Dutch, "cause" is oorzaak, aanleiding, reden.
Are there other ways to say "cause" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "cause": oorzaak, aanleiding, reden, doel, veroorzaken.
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