English–German
“centimeter” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌt͡sɛntiˈmeːtɐ/
Example
Die Schraube ist fünf Zentimeter lang.
The screw is five centimeters long.
How to say “centimeter” in German
“Centimeter” in German is Zentimeter.
A short ruler interval, small enough to compare the length of a screw, finger, or similar object.
Example sentences with Zentimeter
Die Pflanzen sind drei Zentimeter gewachsen.
The plants have grown three centimeters.
Tips for using Zentimeter
- Zentimeter is masculine, and its plural stays Zentimeter, as in fünf Zentimeter; the standard abbreviation is cm.