NOUN

dasZentrum/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 middle point or area of a place(location)

a.central or most important area of a city or space

Das Hotel liegt direkt im Zentrum von Berlin.—The hotel is right in the center of Berlin.

2.an institution or facility for a particular purpose(organization)

a.facility where specific activities happen

Im Sportzentrum kann man viele verschiedene Sportarten ausprobieren.—You can try many different sports at the sports center.

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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