veranlasst
Translation
prompted, caused, induced, motivated
Examples
Er sah sich veranlasst zu handeln.
He felt prompted to act.
Die Prüfung wurde von ihm veranlasst.
The examination was arranged by him.
Ich fühle mich nicht dazu veranlasst.
I don't feel prompted to do so.
Grammar Patterns
sich veranlasst sehen, et4 zu tun to feel prompted to do sth. He felt prompted to act immediately.
durch et4 veranlasst sein to be caused by sth. The closure was caused by the crisis.
Similar Words
verursacht (caused), bewogen (moved/prompted), genötigt (compelled)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'veranlassen' (to cause). It describes a state of being caused or prompted.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the result of an action. Something has 'veranlasst' (caused) this state or feeling.