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.outcomeeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUrsachen, Gründe(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.emotionmindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZiel, Anliegen, GrundsatzA goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends."She dedicated her free time to various causes, such as environmental protection and animal rescue. "Sie widmete ihre Freizeit verschiedenen Zielen, wie Umweltschutz und Tierrettung.philosophymoralsocietyvalueattitudeorganizationpoliticsreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZweck, Anliegen, InteresseSake; interest; advantage."She always puts her children's causes above her own needs. "Sie stellt die Interessen ihrer Kinder stets über ihre eigenen Bedürfnisse.valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAngelegenheit, ThemaAny subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.""Supporting animal shelters is one of my favorite causes." "Die Unterstützung von Tierheimen ist eine meiner liebsten Angelegenheiten.eventsituationactionphilosophypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRechtsstreit, 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 lawyer believed his client had causes for a lawsuit after the unfair dismissal from her job. "Der Anwalt glaubte, sein Mandant habe einen Rechtsstreit nach der ungerechten Entlassung aus ihrem Job.lawactionrightstateprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerursacht, auslöstTo set off an event or action."The lightning caused thunder."Der Blitz verursachte Donner.outcomeactioneventprocessChat 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."Sein unerschütterlicher Entschluss bewirkte den Erfolg der Spendenaktion.outcomeactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerursachen, begründenTo assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse."He causes his tardiness by saying the bus was late. "Er begründet seine Verspätung damit, dass der Bus zu spät kam.outcomeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
