NOUN

Ursache/ˈuːɐ̯ˌzaxə/cause; reason; origin

Ursache is a German noun that means cause, reason, or origin. It is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌzaxə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ursachen".

Definitions

1.the reason for something; source of a situation or event(explanation)

a.the factor or circumstance that leads to something

Die genaue Ursache des Unfalls ist noch nicht bekannt.The exact cause of the accident is not yet known.

2.the factor that triggers a disease or symptom(medicine)

a.direct factor leading to an illness or condition

Die Ursache für seine Kopfschmerzen war Stress.The cause of his headaches was stress.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Ursachedie Ursachen
Genitiveder Ursacheder Ursachen
Dativeder Ursacheden Ursachen
Accusativedie Ursachedie Ursachen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ursache" mean in English?
"Ursache" means cause, reason, or origin. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ursache"?
"Ursache" is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌzaxə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ursache" der, die, or das?
"Ursache" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Ursache"?
The plural of "Ursache" is "Ursachen".
What part of speech is "Ursache"?
"Ursache" is a noun in German.

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