das Kernanliegen
Translation
core concern, key issue, central objective, main priority
Examples
Der Umweltschutz ist ein Kernanliegen unserer Partei.
Environmental protection is a core concern of our party.
Sein Kernanliegen war die soziale Gerechtigkeit.
His main priority was social justice.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) core concern is ... sb.'s core concern is ... My core concern is education.
a core concern of ((sth.)) a core concern of sth. This is a core concern of the government.
Similar Words
central theme, main worry, priority
Etymology
Composed of 'Kern' (core, kernel) and 'Anliegen' (concern, request). Literally the 'core concern'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'core' (Kern) issue that 'lies on' (anliegen) your mind.