NOUN
derZentimeter/ˌt͡sɛntiˈmeːtɐ/centimeter; centimetre
Zentimeter is a German noun that means centimeter or centimetre. It is pronounced /ˌt͡sɛntiˈmeːtɐ/.
Definitions
1.unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter(length measurement)
a.as a standard measurement
Das Buch ist etwa 20 Zentimeter breit.—The book is about 20 centimeters wide.
b.used in medical or everyday contexts
Der Schnitt ist nur wenige Zentimeter lang.—The cut is only a few centimeters long.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Zentimeter |
| Genitive | — | der Zentimeter |
| Dative | — | den Zentimetern |
| Accusative | — | die Zentimeter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zentimeter" mean in English?
- "Zentimeter" means centimeter or centimetre. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zentimeter"?
- "Zentimeter" is pronounced /ˌt͡sɛntiˈmeːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the plural of "Zentimeter"?
- The plural of "Zentimeter" is "Zentimeter".
- What part of speech is "Zentimeter"?
- "Zentimeter" is a noun in German.
