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center in German

center in German is Zentrum, Mitte, Mittelpunkt — center means the point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.

center in German

Zentrum
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).
Mitte
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).
Mittelpunkt
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).
Drehpunkt
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).
Zentrum
noun
A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.
Mitte
noun
A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.
Stürmer
noun
Center
noun
(American football, Canadian football) The person who holds the ball at the beginning of each play.
Center
noun
(basketball) The player, generally the tallest, who plays closest to the basket.
Zenterspieler
noun
(basketball) The player, generally the tallest, who plays closest to the basket.
Zentrum
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.
Mitte
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.
Mittelpunkt
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.
zentrieren
verb
(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.
ansammeln
verb
(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.
zenterieren
verb
(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.
ausmitteln
verb
(transitive) To cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes.
zenterieren
verb
(transitive) To cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes.
konzenterieren
verb
(intransitive) To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).
konzentrieren
verb
(intransitive) To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).
sammeln
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.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "center" in German?

"center" in German is Zentrum, Mitte, Mittelpunkt. 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 German, "center" is Zentrum, Mitte, Mittelpunkt.

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

Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "center": Zentrum, Mitte, Mittelpunkt, Drehpunkt, Stürmer, Center.

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