English–German

“core” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɛɐ̯n/

Example

Das ist der Kern des Problems.

That is the core of the problem.

Illustration for Kern (core)

How to say “core” in German

“Core” in German is Kern.

The solid part hidden inside a shell represents the central substance that remains when details are removed.

Full entry for Kern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kern

Das Argument trifft den Kern nicht.

That argument fails to hit the core of the matter.

Tips for using Kern

  • The phrase im Kern uses the dative and means that something is essential or fundamentally true.

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