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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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
veroorzaken
verb

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."

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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