German word

Cent

Pronunciation

IPA/t͡sɛnt/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncent

Example

Ich habe nur einen Cent in meiner Tasche.

I only have one cent in my pocket.

Illustration for Cent (cent)

More examples

Er kaufte die Süßigkeiten für nur fünf Cent.

He bought the candy for just five cents.

Core concept

A small denomination used with a larger currency unit, either as a coin or as part of a decimal amount.

Common phrases

  • für ein paar Cent

    for a few cents

  • nur ein paar Cent

    just a few cents

Similar words

Euro: The main currency unit used in many European countries.
Münze: A metal coin used to make payments.
Preis: The amount charged for a product or service.
Geld: Money used for shopping and other payments.

Definition in German

Eine Geldeinheit, die den hundertsten Teil einer Währung bildet, besonders der hundertste Teil des Euro.

Word origin

The word Cent belongs to an international currency vocabulary and ultimately derives from Latin centum, 'hundred', through French and English.

Usage tips

  • The German pronunciation of Cent begins with the sound 'ts', rather than the English pronunciation of cent.

Related words

  • Centstückcent coinnoun
  • Centbetragcent amountnoun

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