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    Körner (en. Crown)

    /kœʁnɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A unit of volume used to measure grains.
    I bought five körners of rice at the market.
    Compré cinco körners de arroz en el mercado.
    A term in some technical contexts referring to a specific portion or quantity.
    I need a körner of cement for the mix.
    Necesito un körner de cemento para la mezcla.
    In botany, it can refer to the part of a plant that produces seeds.
    The körner of the plant is essential for its reproduction.
    El körner de la planta es esencial para su reproducción.

    Etymology

    From German 'Körner', which means 'grain' or 'seed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to split into körners
    To divide something into small parts or pieces.
    partir en körners
    every körner counts
    It means that every little detail is important.
    cada körner cuenta
    there are no körners for the weak
    Expression implying that one should not be weak in difficult times.
    no hay körners para los débiles

    Related Words

    liters
    A unit of volume equivalent to one thousand milliliters.
    litros
    portion
    A part of a whole that is considered individually.
    porción

    Slang Meanings

    An informal term referring to a small amount of something.
    Just give me a körner of that dessert, thanks.
    Dame solo un körner de ese postre, gracias.
    Used to describe someone who is greedy.
    That person always wants one körner more than they deserve.
    Esa persona siempre quiere un körner más de lo que le corresponde.