die Unfallursache
Translation
cause of the accident
Examples
Die Unfallursache ist noch unklar.
The cause of the accident is still unclear.
Überhöhte Geschwindigkeit war die Unfallursache.
Speeding was the cause of the accident.
Grammar Patterns
to investigate the cause of the accident ((et4)) Die Polizei ermittelt die Unfallursache.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unfallgrund
Etymology
Composed of 'Unfall' (accident) and 'Ursache' (cause). Literally means 'accident cause'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ur-' as 'original' and 'Sache' as 'thing/matter'. The 'original matter' of the accident is its cause.