Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A large building or site containing several shops and services.
Natural examples
Das Center schließt heute schon um acht Uhr.
The shopping center closes at eight today.
Im Center gibt es eine Apotheke und einen Supermarkt.
The center has a pharmacy and a supermarket.
Vor dem Center wartet ein Bus zur Innenstadt.
A bus to downtown waits outside the center.
Usage note
Center is an English loanword; Shoppingcenter is also common, while Zentrum is the German alternative.
Mini-lesson: Center
A large building or site containing several shops and services. Center is an English loanword; Shoppingcenter is also common, while Zentrum is the German alternative.
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