der Dorfkern
Translation
village center, village core
Examples
Der historische Dorfkern steht unter Denkmalschutz.
The historic village center is a protected landmark.
Im Dorfkern gibt es viele kleine Geschäfte.
There are many small shops in the village center.
Grammar Patterns
der Dorfkern (Nominative) The village center is... Der Dorfkern ist sehr alt.
den Dorfkern (Accusative) ...the village center. We are visiting den Dorfkern.
dem Dorfkern (Dative) in the village center... A festival is taking place in dem Dorfkern.
des Dorfkerns (Genitive) of the village center... The church of des Dorfkerns is famous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dorfzentrum, Ortsmitte
Etymology
Composed of 'Dorf' (village) and 'Kern' (core, kernel).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'core' or 'kernel' (Kern) of a 'Dorf' (village).