VERB
verursachen/fɛɐ̯ˈʔuːɐ̯ˌzaxn̩/to cause; to provoke; to bring about
verursachen is a German verb that means to cause, to provoke, or to bring about. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔuːɐ̯ˌzaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verursachte" and the past participle is "verursacht".
Definitions
1.to be the cause of something; to bring something about(general)
a.to bring about or provoke an effect, often negative
Der starke Regen hat Überschwemmungen verursacht.—The heavy rain caused floods.
b.to be responsible for something happening
Unachtsamkeit kann Unfälle verursachen.—Carelessness can cause accidents.
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 provoke, or to bring about. 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.
