der Stadtkern
Translation
city center, downtown, town center, historic center
Examples
Der Stadtkern ist sehr alt.
The city center is very old.
Wir treffen uns im Stadtkern.
We'll meet in the downtown area.
Viele Geschäfte befinden sich im Stadtkern.
Many shops are located in the city center.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The city center has many historic buildings.
((in+dat)) in ... We live in the city center.
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 center of the city ('Stadt').