bereiten
Translation
to cause, to give, to prepare
Examples
Das laute Geräusch bereitete ihm Schmerzen.
The loud noise caused him pain.
Ihre Anwesenheit bereitet mir große Freude.
Her presence gives me great joy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to cause (sb.) (sth.) Your words are causing me worries.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verursachen (to cause), machen (to make), geben (to give)
Etymology
Related to 'bereit' (ready), from Old High German 'reiti' (ready). The structure 'be-' + 'reit' means 'to make ready', which evolved to mean 'to cause'.
Memory Tips
Remember the adjective 'bereit' (ready). 'Bereiten' is the action of making something happen, like making a situation 'ready' to exist.