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