Reason Meaning in English
word
/ˈɹizən/
REE-zuhn
/ɹˈiːzən/
REE-zuhn
Definição
A cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It can also mean the ability to think clearly and make good judgments.
Uso & Nuances
Often used in expressions like 'the reason why', 'for a reason', or 'no reason'. It is both a noun meaning a cause and an abstract concept related to logic and rational thinking. Not to confuse with 'cause', which is more physical or direct.
Spanish: razón - motivoPortuguese (BR): razão - motivoPortuguese (PT): razão - motivoChinese (Simplified): 原因 - 理由Chinese (Traditional): 原因 - 理由Hindi: कारणArabic: سببBengali: কারণ - যুক্তিRussian: причина - рассудокJapanese: 理由 - 理性Vietnamese: lý do - lý tríKorean: 이유 - 이성Turkish: sebep - akılUrdu: وجہ - عقلIndonesian: alasan - nalar
Frases de Exemplo
I don’t know the reason for the noise.
basic
What is the reason you are late?
basic
They found no reason to stop the project.
basic
There’s no reason to worry so much.
natural
She tried to reason with him, but he wouldn’t listen.
natural
There has to be a reason behind his behavior.
natural