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die Ursache

root cause

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Meaning of die Ursache

der eigentliche Grund für ein Problem

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German[ˈuːʁzaχə]
Russian transcription[pʲɪrvəprʲɪˈt͡ɕinə]
root cause
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die Ursache with Russian translation

die Ursache usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Мы ищем причину проблемы.

Wir suchen die Ursache des Problems.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Причиной было неверное значение.

Die Ursache war ein fehlerhafter Wert.

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die Ursache belongs to the topic "IT Interview, Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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die Ursache synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between die Ursache / Ursache / Grundursache / Kernursache / Anlass / Auslöser

U
🇩🇪German
Ursache

General word for a cause; it can refer to both a simple reason and a deeper root cause.

A2Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
Grundursache

Points specifically to the main underlying cause of a problem; very close to "root cause."

A2Rarely
K
🇩🇪German
Kernursache

Emphasizes the central, most important cause; sounds more analytical and technical.

A2Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
Anlass

More like an occasion or trigger that starts something; not necessarily the deep cause.

A2Often
A
🇩🇪German
Auslöser

Something that triggers an event or problem; closer to a trigger than to a deep cause.

A2Often
U
🇩🇪German
Ursache-Wirkung

Not a single cause, but the concept of cause and effect; used as a term or description.

A2Rarely
F
🇩🇪German
Fehlerquelle

A source of error or the place where an error comes from; very common in technical and IT contexts.

A2Often

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How to pronounce die Ursache and what this word means

die Ursache means root cause. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce die Ursache

[ˈuːʁzaχə]

die Ursache translation

root cause

die Ursache examples

Wir suchen die Ursache des Problems.

die Ursache transcription

[ˈuːʁzaχə]

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die Ursache meaning: what does it mean?

der eigentliche Grund für ein Problem

die Ursache pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

die Ursache is pronounced as [ˈuːʁzaχə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

die Ursache definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wir suchen die Ursache des Problems. Translation: Мы ищем причину проблемы.

Is die Ursache part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, die Ursache (root cause) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is die Ursache part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, die Ursache (root cause) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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