central

ˈsɛntrəl
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Translation of central into German,

Adjective

1.

middle location

located in the middle of an area or thing
  • The central square is surrounded by shops.Der zentrale Platz ist von Geschäften umgeben.
2.

importance

most important or key to something
zentral wichtig essentiell
  • Trust is central to their relationship.Vertrauen ist zentral für ihre Beziehung.
3.

medical

TECH.
affecting the brain and spinal cord controlling body functions
TECH.
  • The central nervous system controls many functions.Das zentrale Nervensystem steuert viele Funktionen.

Noun

1.

organization

place serving as hub or focal point
  • The city built a new central for public transport.Die Stadt baute ein neues Zentrum für den öffentlichen Verkehr.
2.

telecommunications

DatedUK
main telephone exchange in an area
DatedUK
  • The call was routed through the central to reach the local office..Der Anruf wurde über die Zentrale geleitet, um das örtliche Büro zu erreichen

Expressions with central: examples in English and translations in German

Idealbesetzung
Stereotyp
The politician was central casting for a leader.
stereotypisch
He looked like a detective from central casting.
stereotyp
wie aus dem Bilderbuch
The detective looked like he was out of central casting.
Zentralheizung
Zentralheizungsanlage
We installed central heating with new radiators.
Zentralbüro
Hauptquartier
The central office issued new guidelines for all branches.
nordzentral
The north-central region of the state is known for its forests..

Synonyms and analogies of central in English

Examples of central in a sentence

  • Her office sits in the central building of the campus.
  • Education is central to the country's development.
  • Her role is central to the success of the project.
  • Central pathways are crucial for signal transmission.
  • Damage to central areas can affect movement.
  • The new central for emergency services improved response times.

Translations of "central" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
zentraladj.

The festival struck roots and is now central to the town's identity.

Das Festival schlug Wurzeln und ist nun zentral für die Identität der Stadt.

Mittel-adj.

The road leads on through the central and southern Gobi regions.

Der Weg führt uns weiter durch die Regionen Mittel- und Südgobi.

Zentral-adj.

Several discussions with central and regional government authorities have not availed us.

Mehrere Gespräche mit Behörden der Zentral- und Regionalregierung haben nichts genützt.

Noun
dieZentralenf.

Free and fair elections are considered a central pillar of democracy worldwide.

Freie und faire Wahlen gelten weltweit als zentrale Stütze der Demokratie.

dasZentrumnn.

That lonely monastery is shrouded in mythology, central to local miracle stories.

Jenese einsame Kloster ist mythenumwoben und steht im Zentrum lokaler Wundergeschichten.

derMittelpunktnm.

Antitrust considerations were central to the discussions about the proposed acquisition.

Überlegungen zum Kartellrecht standen im Mittelpunkt der Diskussionen über die geplante Übernahme.

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central: Examples and translations in context

Considering the central location, the small apartment is actually quite preiswert.

Angesichts der zentralen Lage ist die kleine Wohnung eigentlich ziemlich preiswert.

Our office is within spitting distance of the city center, really central.

Unser Büro liegt zum Greifen nah an der Innenstadt, richtig zentral.

Environmental preservation is central and should be pursued at all costs here.

Der Umweltschutz ist hier zentral und soll um jeden Preis verfolgt werden.

The artist used a metal upright as a central support for her sculpture.

Die Künstlerin verwendete eine Metallsäule als zentralen Träger für ihre Skulptur.

Good central vision is important for activities like sewing or knitting.

Gutes zentrales Sehen ist wichtig für Tätigkeiten wie Nähen oder Stricken.

She built the piece around the devil's interval as a central motif.

Sie konstruierte das Stück um den Tritonus als zentrales Motiv herum.

Cybersecurity has grown in stature as a central issue for national governments.

Cybersicherheit hat als zentrales Thema für nationale Regierungen an Bedeutung gewonnen.

The distant territory is subject to direct rule from the central authority.

Das entfernte Gebiet unterliegt der direkten Herrschaft der zentralen Autorität.

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