Cent

See also: cent, Cent., and cent-

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /(t)sɛnt/

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Noun

Cent m (strong, genitive Cents, plural Cents or Cent)

1. cent, the smaller unit of the euro
2. cent (in other currencies)

Usage notes

The difference between the plurals Cent and Cents is equivalent to the difference between pence and pennies in English: The unchanged plural refers to an amount or value, whereas Cents may be used to mean a number of coins. However, the unchanged plural can be used for the latter meaning as well.

Further reading

• “Cent” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
• “Cent” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
• “Cent” in Duden online
• Cent on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^de

Old English

Etymology

From Latin Cantia, from a Celtic source probably meaning 'border' or 'coastal region'.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kent/

Proper noun

Cent f

1. Kent

Declension

Declension of Cent (strong i-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	Cent	—
accusative	Cent, Cente	—
genitive	Cente	—
dative	Cente	—

Derived terms

• Centland
• Cantware
• Centisċ