real cause

language: de

definitions

  1. The fundamental, underlying, or true reason for an event, situation, or phenomenon, often distinguished from superficial or apparent reasons.
    de: wahre Ursache
  2. The genuine motive, intention, or driving force behind a person's actions or decisions.
    de: wahres Motiv

examples

  1. The investigation revealed the real cause of the accident was mechanical failure.

    Die Untersuchung ergab, dass die wahre Ursache des Unfalls ein mechanisches Versagen war.

  2. He pretended to help, but his real cause was personal gain.

    Er gab vor zu helfen, aber sein wahres Motiv war persönlicher Gewinn.