zentral
central
adjective tsen-TRAHL Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'centralis'
Usage Note
zentral describes a central location or a key, pivotal role (eine zentrale Rolle spielen). As a Latinate loan it stresses the final syllable, and the noun die Zentrale means a headquarters or switchboard.
Examples
"Die Wohnung liegt sehr zentral."
Natural Translation
The apartment is very centrally located.
Literal Translation
The apartment lies very central.
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