Cent

See also: cent, Cent., and cent-

German

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /(t)sɛnt/
  • Audio(file)

Noun

Cent m (genitive Cents, plural Cent or Cents)

  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 Duden online

Old English

Etymology

From Latin Cantia, from Brythonic Celtic *Cantus probably meaning ‘border, coastal region’.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kent/

Proper noun

Cent f

  1. Kent
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