der Mittelpunkt
Translation
centre, midpoint, focus, focal point
Examples
Der Punkt A ist der Mittelpunkt des Kreises.
Point A is the centre of the circle.
Sie steht immer gern im Mittelpunkt.
She always likes to be the centre of attention.
Grammar Patterns
the centre ((of sth.)) der Mittelpunkt ((et2)) The Earth is not the centre of the universe.
to be the centre ((of sth.)) im Mittelpunkt ((et2)) stehen She loves to be the centre of attention.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zentrum, Herzstück; Antonyms: Rand (edge), Peripherie (periphery)
Etymology
Composed of 'Mittel' (middle) and 'Punkt' (point), literally meaning 'middle point'.
Memory Tips
Picture a point exactly in the middle of a circle. That's the 'Mittelpunkt'.