German Phrase
Das sorgt für Wetterextreme.
Meaning
The sentence states that a certain factor or event is the reason behind unusually severe weather conditions. It is often used in discussions about climate change, storm formation, or any situation where the weather becomes unusually harsh.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain the cause of intense weather phenomena, such as in news reports, scientific talks, classroom debates about climate, or casual conversations about a particularly stormy season.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DassorgtfürWetterextreme.
Das (demonstrative pronoun)
Refers to a previously mentioned situation or factor; it is neuter singular and used as the subject.
sorgt (verb sorgen + für)
Third‑person singular present of 'sorgen' and always requires the preposition 'für' to introduce what is being caused.
für (preposition)
Introduces the object that benefits or suffers; it governs the accusative case, here 'Wetterextreme'.
Wetterextreme (compound noun)
Plural noun formed from 'Wetter' + 'Extreme'; the plural ending -e is retained, and the whole phrase is in the accusative after 'für'.
🗨In Conversation
Warum haben wir in den letzten Monaten so viele heftige Stürme?
Why have we had so many violent storms in the past months?
Das sorgt für Wetterextreme.
That causes extreme weather.
✕Common Mistakes
Das sorgt zu Wetterextreme.
The verb 'sorgen' never pairs with 'zu'; it always uses 'für' to introduce the thing caused.
Das sorgt für Wetterextrem.
The noun is plural 'Wetterextreme'; dropping the -e makes it ungrammatical.
Das sorgt das Wetterextreme.
You need the preposition 'für' and the accusative case; omitting it leaves the sentence incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Das führt zu extremen Wetterbedingungen.
That leads to extreme weather conditions.
Das bewirkt Wetterextreme.
That brings about extreme weather.
Dadurch entstehen extreme Wetterlagen.
As a result, extreme weather patterns arise.
Cultural Tip
In German media, 'Wetterextreme' is a formal term often found in scientific articles and news headlines. In everyday speech, people might say 'extremes Wetter' or simply 'stürmisches Wetter'. Also, while 'sorgt für' is neutral, 'verursacht' sounds stronger and is used when you want to emphasize responsibility or blame.