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: main exam (Hauptprüfung), atomic test (Atomtest).
Etymology
Composed of 'Kern' (core, nucleus) and 'Prüfung' (test, examination). It can mean either 'core exam' or 'nuclear test'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Kern' has a double meaning: 'core' and 'nuclear'. The context of the sentence will tell you which one is intended.