der Stadtkern
Translation
city centre, downtown, town centre, historic centre
Examples
Der Stadtkern ist sehr alt.
The city centre is very old.
Wir treffen uns im Stadtkern.
We'll meet in the city centre.
Viele Geschäfte befinden sich im Stadtkern.
Many shops are located in the city centre.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The city centre has many historic buildings.
((in+dat)) in ... We live in the city centre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stadtzentrum, Innenstadt, Zentrum; Antonyms: Stadtrand, Peripherie
Etymology
From 'Stadt' (city/town) + 'Kern' (core, kernel). Literally means 'city core'.
Memory Tips
Picture the core of an apple ('Kern') as the centre of the city ('Stadt').