Cause vs Factor vs Motive vs Reason vs Source

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Cause

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 noun

Factor

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 noun

Motive

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) C1 noun

Reason

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 noun

Source

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 noun

	Cause	Factor	Motive	Reason	Source
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/kɔːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kɔːz/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfæktə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfæktər/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/	🇬🇧 //sɔːs// 🇺🇸 //sɔrs//
Bedeutung	Der Grund, warum etwas passiert. The reason something happens.	Einer der Teile, die dazu beitragen, dass etwas passiert. One of the parts that helps to make something happen.	Der Grund, warum jemand etwas tut. The reason someone does something.	Eine Erklärung oder ein Grund für etwas. An explanation or cause for something.	Der Ort, von dem etwas kommt. The place where something comes from.
Beispiel	The 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.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 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-Niveau	A2	A2	C1	A1	A2
Wortart	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
Kollokationen	real, 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 cause	big, important, main, consider, take into account, identify, be involved, operate, affect something, factor behind, factor in, a combination, number, variety, etc. of factors	hidden, ulterior, good, be inspired by, have, establish, drive somebody/​something, motive in, motive behind, motive for, a variety of motives	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, 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 reason	source of information, primary source, data source
Antonyme	effect, result	result, outcome	apathy, indifference	cause, consequence	destination, result
Häufige Fehler	Confusing '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 reason	Confused 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 Verwendung	Verwende 'Ursache' in normalem Schreiben und in Gesprächen. In formellen Kontexten könntest du 'Ursache' seltener verwenden und stattdessen 'Grund' oder 'Anliegen' wählen. Vermeide es in sehr lockerer Sprache oder Kindersprache. Use '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.	Verwenden Sie 'Faktor' sowohl im akademischen als auch im alltäglichen Kontext, wenn Sie über Einflüsse oder Komponenten sprechen. Es ist in formellen Texten und Diskussionen angebracht, aber in der lockeren Sprache weniger gebräuchlich. 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.	Wird sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Situationen verwendet. Häufig in Diskussionen über Gründe für Handlungen, aber in lockeren Gesprächen vermeiden, es sei denn, es geht ernsthaft um Motivationen. Used in both formal and informal settings. Common in discussions about reasons behind actions, but avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivations seriously.	Wird sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten verwendet. In formellen Texten taucht es oft in Diskussionen und wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten auf. In Gesprächen ist es üblich, nach dem Grund für die Entscheidungen einer Person zu fragen. 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.	Wird sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten verwendet; kann sich auf Informationen, Ursprünge oder Orte beziehen. Used in both formal and informal contexts; can refer to information, origins, or places.

Sieh es in echten Clips

The Pitt › S1 E1

It can cause heart problems.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

For whose cause?

Succession › S1 E1

"Cause it was raining and I didn't want to, um...

The Pitt › S1 E1

It can cause heart problems.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

For whose cause?

Cause

TARS, factor an orbit of Gargantua.

Top Gear › S1 E1

it's an X factor.

If I'm curt with you, it's because time is a factor.

TARS, factor an orbit of Gargantua.

Top Gear › S1 E1

it's an X factor.

Factor

for no particular reason.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Maybe he took it from her for some reason.

The Pitt › S1 E1

I must have had a reason

for no particular reason.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Maybe he took it from her for some reason.

Reason

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.