die Veranlassung
Translation
reason, cause, occasion, arrangements
Examples
Es gab keine Veranlassung zur Sorge.
There was no reason for concern.
Was war die Veranlassung für deinen Anruf?
What was the occasion for your call?
Er traf alle nötigen Veranlassungen.
He made all the necessary arrangements.
Grammar Patterns
Veranlassung zu et3 geben/haben to give/have reason for sth. There is no reason for panic.
auf Veranlassung von j-m at the instigation of sb. He acted at the instigation of his boss.
Similar Words
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'veranlassen' (to cause) by adding the suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'the act of causing' or 'the thing that causes' something. This leads to the meanings 'reason', 'cause', and 'arrangement'.