die Absturzursache
Translation
cause of the crash
Examples
Die Absturzursache ist noch unklar.
The cause of the crash is still unclear.
Grammar Patterns
to determine the cause of the crash die Absturzursache ermitteln. They are determining the cause of the crash.
Similar Words
Unfallursache (cause of accident)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Absturz' (crash) and 'Ursache' (cause). Literally 'crash-cause'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its two parts: 'Absturz' (crash) + 'Ursache' (cause). It's a very logical and direct word.