No. 8,817 in German
körner
"Körner" in English means "grains" or "kernels."
In a sentence
Die Tauben fressen die Körner auf dem Pflaster.
The pigeons are eating the grains on the pavement.
In this sentence, 'Körner' refers to small, individual seeds or grains that are food for pigeons.
Er achtete auf jedes kleine Körnchen Wahrheit in der Aussage.
He paid attention to every tiny grain of truth in the statement.
Here, 'Körnchen' (related to 'Körner') is used metaphorically to represent a small bit or particle, specifically of truth.
Der Sand enthielt feine Körner und war angenehm weich.
The sand contained fine grains and was pleasantly soft.
Here, 'Körner' refers to the small particles of sand, emphasizing their fine texture.
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