No. 5,279 in Dutch
kern
Core; nucleus; essence.
In a sentence
De kern van het probleem ligt in communicatie.
The core of the problem lies in communication.
Here, 'kern' is used to mean 'core', indicating the central and most important part of the issue at hand.
Een kern is een essentieel onderdeel van een appel.
A core is an essential part of an apple.
In this sentence, 'kern' refers to a physical 'core', specifically the central part of a fruit.
De kern van de aarde bestaat voornamelijk uit metaal.
The core of the earth consists mainly of metal.
Here, 'kern' describes the central region of the earth, often referred to as the 'earth's core' in geological contexts.
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