De oorzaak
Example: De oorzaak van het probleem is nog niet duidelijk.
Definition
"De oorzaak" in philosophy refers to the reason or factor that brings about a particular effect or event. It identifies why something happens, serving as the underlying explanation or source behind a problem or occurrence.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de oorzaak" comes from the Latin word 'causa,' meaning 'cause' or 'reason.' It entered Dutch through Old French, reflecting its deep roots in philosophical discussions about causality and explanation. Did you know that 'causa' also gave rise to the English word 'cause'?
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"De oorzaak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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