Cause vs Factor vs Motive vs Reason vs Source

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Cause

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Factor

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Motive

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)C1noun

Reason

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun

Source

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun
 CauseFactorMotiveReasonSource
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/kɔːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kɔːz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈfæktə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfæktər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/🇬🇧 //sɔːs//🇺🇸 //sɔrs//
BedeutungThe reason something happens.One of the parts that helps to make something happen.The reason someone does something.An explanation or cause for something.The place where something comes from.
BeispielThe cause of the accident was a flat tire.One important factor to consider when making a decision is the cost.The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.The reason I am late is because of traffic.The source of the river is located in the mountains.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2A2C1A1A2
Wortartnounnounnounnounnoun
Kollokationenreal, root, true, determine, discover, find, be, lie in something, remain, cause of, cause and effect, the cause of death, due to natural causes, good, great, real, have, find, give (somebody), cause for, cause for concern, with good cause, without good cause, deserving, good, just, advance, champion, embrace, for the cause of, in the cause of, in a/​the cause, (all) for a good cause, (all) in a good causebig, important, main, consider, take into account, identify, be involved, operate, affect something, factor behind, factor in, a combination, number, variety, etc. of factorshidden, ulterior, good, be inspired by, have, establish, drive somebody/​something, motive in, motive behind, motive for, a variety of motivescogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/​the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, cogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/​the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reasonsource of information, primary source, data source
Antonymeeffect, resultresult, outcomeapathy, indifferencecause, consequencedestination, result
Häufige FehlerConfusing 'cause' with 'because' in sentences., Using 'caused' incorrectly when the present form 'cause' is needed., Incorrectly using 'cause' as a noun instead of a verb.Confused with 'factor' as a verb vs. noun., Using 'fact' instead of 'factor'., Pluralizing incorrectly as 'factorses'.Confused with 'motive' vs 'motif' (artistic theme), Using 'motive' for general causes instead of specific reasons, Incorrectly pluralizing as 'motives' when referring to a singular reasonConfused with 'rationale' — 'reason' is broader., Using 'reason' without 'for' — remember to include it when explaining cause., Mispronouncing as 'ree-zen' instead of 'ree-zon'.Confused with 'resource' which refers to a supply or support., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'source' is only a noun in this context.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'cause' in standard writing and conversation. In formal contexts, you might use 'cause' less frequently, opting for 'cause' instead. Avoid using it in very casual or children's language.Use 'factor' in both academic and everyday contexts when discussing influences or components. It's appropriate in formal writing and discussions but less common in casual speech.Used in both formal and informal settings. Common in discussions about reasons behind actions, but avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivations seriously.Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it often appears in discussions and academic papers. In conversational settings, it's common to ask for someone's reason behind their choices.Used in both formal and informal contexts; can refer to information, origins, or places.

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Häufige Fragen: Cause vs Factor vs Motive vs Reason vs Source

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Cause, Factor, Motive, Reason und Source?

Cause: The reason something happens. Factor: One of the parts that helps to make something happen. Motive: The reason someone does something. Reason: An explanation or cause for something. Source: The place where something comes from.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Cause, Factor, Motive, Reason und Source?

Motive ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Cause, Factor, Motive, Reason und Source auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Cause: A2, Factor: A2, Motive: C1, Reason: A1, Source: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Cause, Factor, Motive, Reason und Source?

Cause: noun, Factor: noun, Motive: noun, Reason: noun, Source: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Cause: The cause of the accident was a flat tire. Factor: One important factor to consider when making a decision is the cost. Motive: The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime. Reason: The reason I am late is because of traffic. Source: The source of the river is located in the mountains.

Kann ich Cause, Factor, Motive, Reason und Source austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Cause, Factor, Motive, Reason und Source sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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