Ursache

dieNoun

cause; reason; root

English translations

  1. 01

    cause

  2. 02

    reason

  3. 03

    origin

Word details

German meaning
Die Ursache ist der Grund oder Auslöser für ein Ereignis oder eine Situation.
English meaning
Cause
Synonym
Grund, Anlass
German example
Die Ursache des Unfalls ist noch unklar.
English example
The cause of the accident is still unclear.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Ursache
Plural Form
die Ursachen

Example sentences with “Ursache”

  1. Was war die Ursache für den Unfall? (What was the cause of the accident?)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Ursache' interchangeable with 'Grund'?

While related, 'Ursache' usually refers to the causal trigger or origin of an event, whereas 'Grund' refers more to a subjective reason or motive.