NOUN

Zentrum/ˈt͡sɛntʁʊm/center; centre; hub

Zentrum is a German noun that means center, centre, or hub. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sɛntʁʊm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Zentren".

Definitions

1.the main place or area of a town, city, or activity(location)

a.centre of a city or town

Das Stadtzentrum ist nur fünf Minuten zu Fuß entfernt.The city center is only a five-minute walk away.

b.hub of activity or specialized focus

Das Forschungszentrum entwickelt neue Medikamente.The research center is developing new medicines.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Zentrumdie Zentren
Genitivedes Zentrumsder Zentren
Dativedem Zentrumden Zentren
Accusativedas Zentrumdie Zentren

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zentrum" mean in English?
"Zentrum" means center, centre, or hub. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zentrum"?
"Zentrum" is pronounced /ˈt͡sɛntʁʊm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zentrum" der, die, or das?
"Zentrum" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Zentrum"?
The plural of "Zentrum" is "Zentren".
What part of speech is "Zentrum"?
"Zentrum" is a noun in German.

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