das Korn, ¨-er

The German word "Korn" is a noun meaning "grain" or "kernel". It refers to the seed of cereal plants such as wheat, barley, rye, or oats. The word stems from the Old High German korn, related to kernels or seeds used as food.

Meaning of components:

• Korn itself is a root word, so no smaller parts are analyzed here—it is a basic noun.

Words with similar meanings:

• Getreide (grain, cereals in general)
• Körner (plural for grains or kernels)
• Saatgut (seed, often for planting)

Differences:

• Korn usually refers specifically to the edible seed particle.
• Getreide is broader, meaning the entire cereal crop or cereal grains collectively.
• Körner is the plural form of Korn or used more generally for small seeds or granules.
• Saatgut specifically emphasizes seeds used for sowing rather than for food.