verursachen
Translation
to cause, to provoke, to induce
Examples
Der Sturm verursacht große Schäden.
The storm is causing great damage.
Was hat diesen Lärm verursacht?
What caused this noise?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cause sth. The storm is causing great damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hervorrufen, auslösen; Antonyms: verhindern (to prevent), vermeiden (to avoid)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'ver-' and the noun 'Ursache' (cause). It means to bring about a cause.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Ursache' means 'cause'. The verb 'verursachen' is the action of causing something.