Kernels Meaning in English
word · lemma: kernel
ˈkɝnəɫz
KUR-nuhlz
kˈɜːnəlz
KUR-nuhlz
Definition
Individual seeds or grains from corn or other cereal plants. Also used for the soft, central part inside a nut or fruit.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with corn—'corn kernels.' Also used for grains in cereals and for the soft part inside some nuts/fruits. Rarely used metaphorically for 'the core idea.'
Spanish: granos - semillas (de maíz u otros cereales)Portuguese (BR): grãos - sementes (de milho ou outros cereais)Portuguese (PT): grãos - sementes (de milho ou outros cereais)Chinese (Simplified): 籽粒 - 谷粒Chinese (Traditional): 籽粒 - 穀粒Hindi: अनाज के दाने - बीज (मकई या अन्य अनाज के)Arabic: حبوب - بذور (للذرة أو الحبوب)Bengali: বীজ - দানাRussian: зёрна - ядра (ореха, фрукта)Japanese: 粒（つぶ） - 核（かく）Vietnamese: hạt - nhânKorean: 알맹이 - 씨앗Turkish: tane - çekirdekUrdu: بیج - مغزIndonesian: biji - inti
Example Sentences
There are many kernels on this ear of corn.
basic
She put the popcorn kernels into the microwave.
basic
The walnut was hard to crack, but inside were tasty kernels.
basic
Most of the kernels popped perfectly, but a few stayed hard at the bottom.
natural
You can use fresh corn kernels in salads for extra crunch.
natural
After eating the peach, all that was left were a few sticky kernels on the pit.
natural