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Zentrum

center

noun TSEN-trum Common
Travel & Places Landmarks

Origin: from Latin 'centrum' (center point)

Also means

downtown

Usage Note

Zentrum is the centre of a town or activity, often im Zentrum ('in the center'). Note its irregular Latin-style plural Zentren, and that everyday 'town centre' is just as often die Innenstadt.

Examples

"Wir wohnen im Zentrum der Stadt."

Natural Translation

We live in the city center.

Literal Translation

We live in-the center of-the city.

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