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reason in Indonesian

reason in Indonesian is alasan, motif, sebab — reason means a cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.

reason in Indonesian

alasan
noun
An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
motif
noun
An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
alasan
noun
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
sebab
noun
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
beralasan
noun
(obsolete) Something reasonable, in accordance with thought; justice.
alas
verb
dasar
verb
sebab
verb

What does "reason" mean?

  1. noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
    "She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation."
  2. noun The ability to think logically and make judgments; rational thought.
    "He appealed to her sense of reason rather than emotion."
  3. verb To think through something logically in order to reach a conclusion.
    "She reasoned that the shortest route must also be the fastest."

reason in a sentence

  • She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation.
  • There's no good reason to be this rude to a stranger.
  • He appealed to her sense of reason rather than emotion.
  • She reasoned that the shortest route must also be the fastest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "reason" in Indonesian?

"reason" in Indonesian is alasan, motif, sebab. reason means: A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.

How do you use "reason" in a sentence?

Example: "She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation." In Indonesian, "reason" is alasan, motif, sebab.

Are there other ways to say "reason" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 6 translations listed for "reason": alasan, motif, sebab, beralasan, alas, dasar.

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