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neden — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cause noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
  • motive noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
  • reason noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
  • why adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

Senses

neden is used for these senses in English:

  • cause (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.
  • reason That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
  • reason 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.
  • why (interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.

cause — full definition

  1. noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
  2. noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
  3. verb To make something happen; to bring about.

motive — full definition

  1. noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
  2. adj Causing or producing movement.

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