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zentral

central

adjective tsen-TRAHL Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'centralis'

Usage Note

zentral describes a central location or a key, pivotal role (eine zentrale Rolle spielen). As a Latinate loan it stresses the final syllable, and the noun die Zentrale means a headquarters or switchboard.

Examples

"Die Wohnung liegt sehr zentral."

Natural Translation

The apartment is very centrally located.

Literal Translation

The apartment lies very central.

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