das Centrum
Translation
centre, center
Examples
Wir treffen uns im Centrum der Stadt.
We'll meet in the centre of the city.
Das ist ein großes Einkaufs-Centrum.
This is a large shopping centre.
Grammar Patterns
in the centre (of sth.) We are in the centre of the city.
to the centre We are driving to the centre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zentrum, Mitte; Antonyms: Rand (edge), Peripherie (periphery)
Etymology
From Latin 'centrum', from Greek 'kentron' (centre point).
Memory Tips
Cognate with English 'centre'. 'Zentrum' is the modern, more common spelling, but 'Centrum' is still used, often in names of buildings.