das Zentrum
/ˈt͡sɛntʁʊm/ noun · neuter A2- central point, the middle, e.g. of a circle
- focus, core, the main point · im Zentrum der Aufmerksamkeit at the center of attention
- a place (or group of people) that dominates and influences its surroundings, e.g. a capital
- a place set aside for some function or activity · Jugendzentrum youth center
- the moderate political parties, the mainstream (see also the proper noun below)
- the centre of a group, ring, Lie algebra, etc.
- the spaces d4, d5, e4, e5 on a chessboard
Genitive des Zentrums · Plural die Zentren
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Zentrum | die Zentren |
| Accusative | das Zentrum | die Zentren |
| Dative | dem Zentrum | den Zentren |
| Genitive | des Zentrums | der Zentren |
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Im Zentrum gibt es einen großen Eislaufplatz.
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