No. 806 in German
ursache
Cause.
In a sentence
Die Ursache des Problems war ein Missverständnis.
The cause of the problem was a misunderstanding.
Here, 'Ursache' is used as a noun meaning 'cause' or 'reason', indicating the origin of an issue.
Ohne eine klare Ursache bleibt die Lösung schwierig.
Without a clear cause, the solution remains difficult.
In this sentence, 'Ursache' again refers to a 'cause' or 'reason', emphasizing the importance of identifying sources when resolving issues.
Er suche die Ursache für den Unfall systematisch.
He is systematically searching for the cause of the accident.
'Ursache' here is used in the context of attempting to discover the 'root cause' or reason for an occurrence through investigation.
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