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
A compound of 'Unfall' (accident) and 'Ursache' (cause). It translates directly to 'accident cause'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ur' can mean 'primal' or 'original', and 'Sache' is 'thing'. The 'original thing' that led to the accident.