cause
gb/kˈɔz/ us/kˈɔz/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1100
ok, okoz, ügy
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
ok
A2
Vzorec užití:
the cause of [something]
The police are still investigating the cause of the fire.
A rendőrség még mindig vizsgálja a tűz okát.
Poor maintenance was the main cause of the accident.
A baleset fő oka a rossz karbantartás volt.
Stress can be a cause of many health problems.
Scientists are trying to find the cause of climate change.
Učební příklady
The rain was the cause of the flood.
Az eső volt az árvíz oka.
Smoking is a cause of lung disease.
A dohányzás a tüdőbetegségek egyik oka.
The cause of the noise was a broken machine.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cause' with 'reason' in formal writing; 'cause' often relates to direct origin, while 'reason' can be broader.
Význam
Reason for an event or action
Kolokace
main cause
|root cause
|common cause
|underlying cause
|direct cause
Synonyma
reason (More general; may not imply direct responsibility or origin.)
|
source (Focuses on the starting point of something, often physical or abstract.)
Antonyma
effect (Refers to the result rather than the origin of an event.)
Témata
daily life
|science
|news
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The reason why something happens.
A person, thing, or situation that brings about a result or makes something happen.
SLOVESO
A2
2
okoz
B1
Vzorec užití:
to cause [something]
The heavy rain caused flooding in the area.
A heves esőzés áradásokat okozott a térségben.
His careless words caused her great pain.
Meggondolatlan szavai nagy fájdalmat okoztak neki.
The delay was caused by technical problems.
Lack of sleep can cause serious health issues.
Učební příklady
Smoking can cause cancer.
A dohányzás rákot okozhat.
Loud music can cause ear pain.
A hangos zene fülfájást okozhat.
Rain can cause traffic problems.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'cause' for positive events; while possible, it is more often used for negative outcomes.
Význam
Make something happen
Kolokace
cause damage
|cause trouble
|cause harm
|cause a problem
Synonyma
bring about (Often used for gradual or complex results.)
|
provoke (Implies causing a strong reaction, often emotional or physical.)
Antonyma
prevent (Means to stop something from happening before it starts.)
Témata
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make something happen.
To make something occur, especially something bad or unwanted.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
3
ügy
B1
Vzorec užití:
support [a/the] cause
She has dedicated her life to the cause of human rights.
Életét az emberi jogok ügyének szentelte.
Many volunteers joined the cause to protect the environment.
Sok önkéntes állt a környezetvédelem ügye mellé.
They donated money to the cause of education reform.
Učební příklady
We work for the cause of peace.
A béke ügyéért dolgozunk.
He gave money to the cause of helping children.
Pénzt adott a gyermekek megsegítésének ügyére.
She fights for the cause of clean water.
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'reason'; here it refers to an aim or principle, not an explanation.
Význam
Goal or principle people support
Kolokace
fight for a cause
|support a cause
|dedicate oneself to a cause
Synonyma
movement (Emphasizes organized group action toward a goal.)
|
mission (Implies a moral or purposeful duty.)
Antonyma
opposition (Refers to active resistance against a goal or principle.)
Témata
politics
|charity
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A goal or idea that people work for or believe in.
An aim, principle, or movement that people support and work for, especially in politics or charity.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
cause
IPA
GB/kˈɔz/
US/kˈɔz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
cause (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (cause)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: cause
- Plural: cause, causes
Verb
- Base: cause
- 3rd Person Singular: causes
- Present Participle: causing
- Past: caused
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
cause trouble
1/kˈɔz tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
Create problems for others
To do something that makes problems for other people.
Příklady
- He was always causing trouble at school.
- Don't cause trouble for your parents while they're away.
just cause
1/d͡ʒˈʌst kˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
Fair and legal reason for action
A good and fair reason, often in law or employment situations.
Příklady
- An employee can only be fired for just cause.
- The protest was held with just cause.
lost cause
1/lˈɔst kˈɔz/
idiom
Goal with no chance of success
Something that has no hope of succeeding.
Příklady
- Trying to fix that old car is a lost cause.
- They knew the campaign was a lost cause but continued anyway.
root cause
1/ɹˈut kˈɔz/
fixed phrase
Most basic reason for problem
The main reason why something happens, not just the surface problem.
Příklady
- We need to find the root cause of the error.
- Poverty is often the root cause of crime.