core topic
das Kernthema, die Kernthemen
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core topic
The most important or central topic that a matter, conversation, or investigation is mainly concerned with.
Das Kernthema der Konferenz war der Schutz des Klimas.
The core topic of the conference was climate protection.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kernthemen |
| genitive | des Kernthemas |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kernthema | die Kernthemen |
| accusative | das Kernthema | die Kernthemen |
| dative | dem Kernthema | den Kernthemen |
| genitive | des Kernthemas | der Kernthemen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kernthema' is made up of 'Kern' (core) and 'Thema' (topic). 'Kern' indicates the central or most important part of a topic.
Die digitale Sicherheit wurde zum Kernthema des Workshops.
Digital security became the core topic of the workshop.
Common collocations include 'ein Kernthema sein' (to be a core topic), 'ein Kernthema herausarbeiten' (to identify a core topic), and 'sich auf ein Kernthema konzentrieren' (to focus on a core topic).
Die Expertinnen arbeiteten im Bericht mehrere Kernthemen heraus.
The experts identified several core topics in the report.
'Kernthema' is often used in conversations about conferences, projects, studies, or political debates. It is usually followed by a phrase with 'von' (of) or a genitive that names the broader context.
Das Kernthema von heute ist die Zukunft der öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel.
Today's core topic is the future of public transportation.
