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center in Dutch

center in Dutch is centraal, centrum, middelpunt — center means the point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.

center in Dutch

centraal
adj
Of, at, or related to a center.
centrum
noun
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
middelpunt
noun
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
centrum
noun
A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.
centrum
noun
(engineering) A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.
midden
noun
(engineering) A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.
centreren
verb
(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.
concentreren
verb
(intransitive) To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).

What does "center" mean?

  1. noun The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.
    "She placed the vase in the center of the table."
  2. noun A building or place set up for a particular activity or purpose.
    "They dropped the kids off at the community center."
  3. noun The main topic, focus, or most important part of something.
    "Climate policy was the center of the debate."
  4. noun In sports such as basketball, hockey, or football, a player positioned in the middle of the field or court.
    "The center snapped the ball to start the play."

center in a sentence

  • She placed the vase in the center of the table.
  • The dartboard has a small red circle at its center.
  • They dropped the kids off at the community center.
  • The new shopping center opens next month.

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Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "center" in Dutch?

"center" in Dutch is centraal, centrum, middelpunt. center means: The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.

How do you use "center" in a sentence?

Example: "She placed the vase in the center of the table." In Dutch, "center" is centraal, centrum, middelpunt.

Are there other ways to say "center" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "center": centraal, centrum, middelpunt, midden, centreren, concentreren.

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