VERB
verursachen/fɛɐ̯ˈʔuːɐ̯ˌzaxn̩/to cause; to bring about; to provoke
verursachen is a German verb that means to cause, to bring about, or to provoke. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔuːɐ̯ˌzaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verursachte" and the past participle is "verursacht".
Definitions
1.to be the cause or reason for something; to make something happen(general)
a.to make something happen by being the origin or reason
Das Gewitter hat viele Schäden verursacht.—The thunderstorm caused a lot of damage.
b.to provoke or bring about an outcome (often negative)
Sein Verhalten hat einen Streit verursacht.—His behavior provoked an argument.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verursachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verursache |
| Present (du) | verursachst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verursacht |
| Preterite (ich) | verursachte |
| Participle II | verursacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verursachte |
| Imperative (singular) | verursach |
| Imperative (plural) | verursacht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verursachen" mean in English?
- "verursachen" means to cause, to bring about, or to provoke. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verursachen"?
- "verursachen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔuːɐ̯ˌzaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verursachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verursachen" is "verursacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verursachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verursachen" becomes "verursachte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verursachen"?
- "verursachen" is a verb in German.
