kausal
Translation
causal
Examples
Es gibt eine kausale Verbindung.
There is a causal connection.
Wir suchen die kausale Ursache des Problems.
We are looking for the causal reason for the problem.
Grammar Patterns
kausal + Noun causal + noun Es gibt einen kausalen Zusammenhang.
kausal für+4 causal for sth. Rauchen ist kausal für Lungenkrebs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ursächlich, begründend; Antonyms: zufällig (random), akausal (acausal)
Etymology
From Latin 'causalis', which comes from 'causa' (cause, reason).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'causal'. Think 'cause and effect'.