De oorzaak
Example: De oorzaak van het probleem is nog niet duidelijk.
Definition
"De oorzaak" refers to the reason or factor that leads to a particular event or condition. It is commonly used in philosophy to discuss the origin or cause of phenomena, such as in the sentence: 'De oorzaak van het probleem is nog niet duidelijk,' meaning the cause of the problem is not yet clear.
Etymology
The term "de oorzaak" comes from Dutch, where 'oor' relates to 'ear' or 'beginning,' and 'zaak' means 'thing' or 'matter.' Together, they form 'oorzaak,' literally meaning the 'originating matter' or cause. Did you know? The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, emphasizing the concept of a starting point or reason behind events.
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"De oorzaak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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