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cause in Swedish

cause in Swedish is orsak, grund, orsaka — cause means the thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.

cause in Swedish

orsak
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.
grund
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.
orsaka
verb
(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
förorsaka
verb
(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.

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 Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cause" in Swedish?

"cause" in Swedish is orsak, grund, orsaka. 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 Swedish, "cause" is orsak, grund, orsaka.

Are there other ways to say "cause" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "cause": orsak, grund, orsaka, förorsaka.

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