This is the 15473rd most frequent German word.
verursachen
To cause.
This sentence demonstrates the verb 'verursachen' used to indicate causing a result, here being the damage caused by the storm.
Der Sturm hat große Schäden im Dorf verursacht.
The storm caused significant damage in the village.
In this case, 'verursachen' is employed in an abstract context, where specific actions are implied as leading to consequences.
Gedankenlosigkeit kann Missverständnisse verursachen.
Thoughtlessness can cause misunderstandings.
Here, 'verursachen' illustrates a potential result of an action, emphasizing hypothetical cause-effect relationships.