noun
die Veranlassung, -en
indok · alkalom
Der Grund oder Auslöser dafür, dass etwas getan oder begonnen wird.
The German word "Veranlassung" is a noun meaning "cause," "reason," or "occasion".
- It comes from the verb "veranlassen", which is made up of "anlassen" ("to start, initiate") combined with the prefix "ver-"—but focusing on the root: "Anlass" means "occasion" or "cause."
Similar words:
- Grund (reason)
- Anlass (occasion)
- Ursache (cause)
Difference:
- "Veranlassung" often implies an action being prompted or set into motion (“cause for action”).
- "Grund" is a more general "reason" (can be abstract or factual).
- "Anlass" emphasizes a particular event or occasion.
- "Ursache" focuses on the root cause or origin.
"Veranlassung" is specifically used when something leads or prompts an action to happen.
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Examples
Ohne Veranlassung sollte das Treffen nicht abgesagt werden.noun
Indok nélkül nem kellene lemondani a találkozót.
Eine feierliche Veranlassung bringt alle Freunde zusammen.noun
Egy ünnepélyes alkalom összehozza az összes barátot.
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