Translation of German word "Ursache" to English
dieUrsache
/ʊʁzaːxə/
Meaning
Verbsimple past and past participle of cause.
How to use
The feminine noun Ursache ('cause / origin / source / reason') declines regularly (plural Ursachen). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, but it is a noun. It refers to the physical or objective cause of an event, whereas Grund is the intellectual motivation. The polite idiom Keine Ursache! means 'No worries! / Don't mention it!'.
🇬🇧 English
Ursache
Example
Die Polizei konnte die genaue Ursache des Unfalls schnell klären.
The police were able to quickly clarify the exact cause of the accident.
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Common phrases
- Keine Ursache!— Don't mention it! / You're welcome! / No worries! (polite response)
- die Ursache für— cause for / of (requires preposition 'für' + accusative)
- Ursache und Wirkung— cause and effect
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What is the definition of the German word "die Ursache"?▼
The German word "die Ursache" is defined as: "simple past and past participle of cause."
What does the German word "die Ursache" mean?▼
The German word "die Ursache" means "Ursache" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Polizei konnte die genaue Ursache des Unfalls schnell klären." (which translates as "The police were able to quickly clarify the exact cause of the accident.").
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