das Schlüsselelement
Translation
key element, core element, crucial component
Examples
Vertrauen ist ein Schlüsselelement jeder Beziehung.
Trust is a key element of any relationship.
Dieses Detail ist das Schlüsselelement des Plans.
This detail is the key element of the plan.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is a key element ((sth.)) is a key element Trust is a key element.
the key element of ((sth.)) the key element of (sth.) This is the key element of the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kernstück (core piece), wesentlicher Bestandteil (essential component), Hauptfaktor (main factor)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schlüssel' (key) and 'Element' (element). An element that is the 'key' to understanding something.
Memory Tips
Imagine an element that is literally a key, unlocking the understanding of a system or problem.