"Das Center"

Translation: The center

[jarluck]

When would one say "Center" instead of "Zentrum"?

[christian]

"Center" and "Zentrum" are largely interchangeable when referring to a place where people gather. More often than not, "Center" occurs in compound words, some of which use other English loanwords. Often the result is some kind of pseudo English.

• Fitnesscenter (gym)

• Einkaufscenter (shopping centre)

• Shoppingcenter

• Jobcenter

• Callcenter

• Kundencenter (customer service centre)

There are some cases where you can only use "Zentrum", for instance, in maths or geography.

[ArmasUkkoM]

Stadtzentrum, Handelszentrum wären andere Beispiele...

[MelvinCheung]

Up until now I have learnt ´Center´, ´Zentrum´ and ´Zentrale´ for the very similar meaning words.