Kern/kɛʁn/core; nucleus; pit (of fruit)
Kern is a German noun that means core, nucleus, or pit (of fruit). It is pronounced /kɛʁn/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kerne".
Definitions
1.central part of an atom or cell; nucleus(science; physics/biology)
a.central part of an atom
Der Kern eines Atoms besteht aus Protonen und Neutronen.—The nucleus of an atom consists of protons and neutrons.
b.central part of a cell
Der Zellkern steuert die Aktivitäten der Zelle.—The cell nucleus controls the activities of the cell.
2.hard inner seed or stone in certain fruits(fruit)
a.pit of fruits like cherries or plums
Iss die Kirschen nicht mit Kern!—Don’t eat the cherries with the pit!
3.the central or most important part of something(general/figurative)
a.the heart, essence
Der Kern der Sache ist, dass wir mehr Zeit brauchen.—The essence of the matter is that we need more time.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kern | die Kerne |
| Genitive | des Kernes | der Kerne |
| Dative | dem Kern | den Kernen |
| Accusative | den Kern | die Kerne |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kern" mean in English?
- "Kern" means core, nucleus, or pit (of fruit). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kern"?
- "Kern" is pronounced /kɛʁn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kern" der, die, or das?
- "Kern" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kern"?
- The plural of "Kern" is "Kerne".
- What part of speech is "Kern"?
- "Kern" is a noun in German.
