verursachen
cause
Etwas tun, das dazu führt, dass etwas anderes passiert.
The German word "verursachen" is a verb meaning "to cause" or "to bring about".
Components:
- ursachen: comes from Ursache meaning "cause" or "reason".
Meaning:
"Verursachen" means to be the cause of something, especially something negative or problematic.
Similar words:
- bewirken (to effect, to bring about)
- veranlassen (to prompt, to induce)
- hervorrufen (to invoke, to elicit)
Differences:
- verursachen often emphasizes the origin or blame for a negative event (e.g., damage, problems).
- bewirken is more neutral and highlights the result.
- veranlassen generally means initiating or prompting an action.
- hervorrufen often relates to evoking reactions or feelings rather than direct causation.
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Examples
Rauchen kann Krebs verursachen.verb
Smoking can cause cancer.
Unachtsames Handeln verursacht oft Probleme.verb
Careless actions often cause problems.
Die falsche Bedienung verursacht einen Fehler im System.verb
The incorrect operation causes an error in the system.
Die Bauarbeiten verursachen Lärm.verb
The construction work causes noise.
Übermäßiger Lärm verursacht oft Kopfschmerzen.verb
Excessive noise often causes headaches.
Übermäßiger Konsum kann gesundheitliche Probleme verursachen.verb
Excessive consumption can cause health problems.
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