German Conversation · Level 12
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German word
Zentrum
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsɛntrʊm/
Meaning
- neuter nouncenter
Example
In vielen Städten gibt es mehrere Zentren.
In many cities, there are several centers.
More examples
Wir treffen uns im Zentrum.
We meet in the center.
Core concept
A central hub where surrounding activity gathers, whether it is the middle of a shape or the main area of a city.
Common phrases
im Zentrum
in the center
ins Zentrum gehen
go to the center
Similar words
Mitte: The part that lies equally far from the edges or ends.
Stadtzentrum: A city's central area, typically containing many shops and public facilities.
Einkaufszentrum: A major shopping complex with several stores under one roof.
Mittelpunkt: The point that forms the central focus of an object or event.
Definition in German
Ein Ort oder Punkt, der die Mitte oder den wichtigsten Bereich von etwas bildet.
Word origin
Zentrum comes through Latin centrum from Greek kentron, a word for a sharp point or pivot that developed the sense of center.
Usage tips
- Zentrum is neuter, and its plural is Zentren rather than Zentrumen; compounds include Stadtzentrum and Einkaufszentrum.