die Kernprüfung
Translation
core examination, nuclear test
Examples
Die Kernprüfung des Studiums findet im Sommer statt.
The core examination of the course takes place in the summer.
Die internationale Gemeinschaft verurteilt die Kernprüfung.
The international community condemns the nuclear test.
Grammar Patterns
to pass ((a core exam)) / to conduct ((a nuclear test)) He passed the core examination.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hauptprüfung (main exam), Atomtest (atomic test).
Etymology
From 'Kern' (core, nucleus) + 'Prüfung' (test, examination). Can mean 'core test' or 'nuclear test' depending on context.
Memory Tips
The meaning depends on whether 'Kern' refers to the 'core' of a subject or a nuclear 'core'. Pay attention to the context.