noun🔗ShareUrsache, Grund(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result."They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."Sie identifizierten ein geplatztes Rohr als Ursache der Überschwemmung.outcomeeventactionconditionsituationtendencyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrund, Anlass(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion."The end of the war was a cause for celebration."Das Kriegsende war ein Grund zum Feiern.emotionmindattitudeessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZiel, Anliegen, BestrebenA goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends."Helping others was her cause in life, driving her to volunteer at the local animal shelter. "Anderen zu helfen, war ihr Lebensziel, was sie dazu brachte, sich ehrenamtlich im örtlichen Tierheim zu engagieren.philosophyvaluemoralsocietypoliticsessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSache, Interesse, VorteilSake; interest; advantage."My brother's health is my chief cause for concern right now. "Die Gesundheit meines Bruders ist im Moment mein Hauptanliegen.valuebusinesseconomyrightessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThema, AngelegenheitAny subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair."The cause of the recent disagreement between siblings was the division of chores. "Das Thema der jüngsten Meinungsverschiedenheit zwischen den Geschwistern war die Aufteilung der Hausarbeit.societypoliticsworldactionstateessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRechtsstreit, Prozess, KlageA suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action."The student filed a cause in court to challenge the unfair grading policy. "Der Student reichte eine Klage vor Gericht ein, um die ungerechte Benotungsrichtlinie anzufechten.lawrightactionstateessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerursachen, auslösenTo set off an event or action."The lightning caused thunder."Der Blitz verursachte Donner.actioneventoutcomeprocessessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerursachen, bewirken(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority."His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."Seine hartnäckige Entschlossenheit bewirkte den Erfolg der Spendenaktion.actionoutcomeessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerursachen, bewirken, begründenTo assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse."My teacher caused my absence from class by giving a note explaining my sick child. "Mein Lehrer begründete meine Abwesenheit vom Unterricht, indem er eine Notiz über mein krankes Kind vorlegte.outcomeactioneventessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
